- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bamberg, SC
Richard Carroll Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Carroll Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391601609
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Carroll Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bamberg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Carroll Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Carroll Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bamberg, SC.
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391601609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Richard Carroll Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 450391601609 · Bamberg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 14.1:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students)
Richard Carroll Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richard Carroll Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richard Carroll Elementary
689 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
383 students
- Denmark-Olar E 232
Denmark-Olar Elementary
232 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar 188
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
188 students
- Denmark Olar H 181
Denmark Olar High
181 students
- Denmark-Olar M 144
Denmark-Olar Middle
144 students
What this shows Richard Carroll Elementary reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Carroll Elementary compares
Richard Carroll Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 54% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Richard Carroll Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Bamberg 03 reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Carroll Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Olar High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Carroll Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 4/100
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Carroll Elementary
How many students attend Richard Carroll Elementary?
Richard Carroll Elementary has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bamberg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Carroll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Carroll Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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% of enrollment, in Bamberg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Carroll Elementary?
Richard Carroll Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Richard Carroll Elementary rank among public schools in Bamberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Carroll Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bamberg, 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 Bamberg 03?
Besides Richard Carroll Elementary, Bamberg 03 also operates Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students), Denmark-Olar Elementary (232 students), and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle (188 students). See the Bamberg 03 district page for the complete list.