Enrollment
125
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rembert, SC
Rafting Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rafting Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390201072
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rafting Creek Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rembert · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rafting Creek Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rafting Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rembert, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390201072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rafting Creek Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rafting Creek Elementary
Rafting Creek Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Rembert, South Carolina, enrolling 125 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of South Carolina schools, with 125 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 83 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sumter 01 spends $11,507 per pupil, 21% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rembert's public schools, it stands alongside West Lee Elementary (98 students): Rafting Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 9.8:1).
Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students) and Crestwood High (1,105 students) alongside Rafting Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rafting Creek Elementary compares
Rafting Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Rafting Creek Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumter 01, which includes Rafting Creek Elementary.
$11,507
Per student
-21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 53.3%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rafting Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rafting Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Rembert
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rafting Creek Elementary
How many students attend Rafting Creek Elementary?
Rafting Creek Elementary has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rembert, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafting Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafting Creek Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Rafting Creek Elementary?
100.0% of students at Rafting Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rafting Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rafting Creek Elementary is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Rembert, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rafting Creek Elementary?
Rafting Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rafting Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Rembert?
By Resource Investment Index, Rafting Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rembert, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rembert on the city page.
Is Rafting Creek Elementary a good school?
Rafting Creek Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Rafting Creek Elementary, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.
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