- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, SC
Plantersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plantersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000479
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plantersville Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Plantersville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plantersville Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Plantersville Elementary grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450228000479 · Georgetown, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Plantersville Elementary grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Plantersville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school 78
Plantersville Elementary
78 students
What this shows Plantersville Elementary reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plantersville Elementary compares
Plantersville 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Plantersville Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plantersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plantersville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kensington Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sampit Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Brown's Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
163 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plantersville Elementary
How many students attend Plantersville Elementary?
Plantersville Elementary has 78 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, SC. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantersville Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 22% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plantersville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Plantersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plantersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plantersville Elementary is African American at 94.9% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plantersville Elementary?
Plantersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Plantersville Elementary rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Plantersville Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Plantersville Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.