Enrollment
689
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450391601609
Richard Carroll Elementary — Bamberg, SC
Federal NCES profile for Richard Carroll Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Carroll Elementary earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of South Carolina schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 49/100
- 12.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 689
- students enrolled
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Carroll Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richard Carroll Elementary reports 689 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the South Carolina average and 34% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard Carroll Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 54% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 71% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
689 larger than 79% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 28% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 689 Top 66% in South Carolina — larger than 34% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.1% -54% vs state
NCES ID 450391601609
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
White 43.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Carroll Elementary
How many students attend Richard Carroll Elementary?
Richard Carroll Elementary has 689 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bamberg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Carroll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Carroll Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Richard Carroll Elementary?
34.1% of students at Richard Carroll Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Carroll Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Carroll Elementary is African American at 47.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bamberg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Carroll Elementary?
Richard Carroll Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Richard Carroll Elementary a good school?
Richard Carroll Elementary earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of South Carolina schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.