- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simpsonville, SC
Ralph Chandler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Chandler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001524
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Chandler Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Chandler Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Chandler Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ralph Chandler Middle held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 450231001524 · Simpsonville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 17:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Ralph Chandler Middle held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ralph Chandler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 763
Ralph Chandler Middle
763 students
What this shows Ralph Chandler Middle reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Chandler Middle compares
Ralph Chandler Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 39% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,375
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Ralph Chandler Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Chandler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Chandler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Simpsonville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Chandler Middle
How many students attend Ralph Chandler Middle?
Ralph Chandler Middle has 763 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Chandler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Chandler Middle is 17:1, which is 19% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph Chandler Middle?
45.4% of students at Ralph Chandler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Chandler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Chandler Middle is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Chandler Middle?
Ralph Chandler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ralph Chandler Middle rank among middle schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Chandler Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Ralph Chandler Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.