- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pageland, SC
Pageland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pageland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450156000870
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pageland Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pageland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pageland Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pageland Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pageland, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Pageland Elementary grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 450156000870 · Pageland, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Pageland Elementary grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pageland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- Mcbee High
Mcbee High
577 students
- Edwards Elemen
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- This school
Pageland Elementary
365 students
What this shows Pageland Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pageland Elementary compares
Pageland Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Pageland Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pageland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pageland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pageland Elementary
How many students attend Pageland Elementary?
Pageland Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pageland, SC. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pageland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pageland Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pageland Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pageland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pageland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pageland Elementary is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Pageland, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pageland Elementary?
Pageland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pageland Elementary rank among public schools in Pageland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pageland Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pageland, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chesterfield 01?
Besides Pageland Elementary, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Cheraw High (603 students), and Mcbee High (577 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.