- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, SC
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Federal NCES profile for R.N. Beck Child Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450213001728
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.N. Beck Child Development Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R.N. Beck Child Development Center has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.N. Beck Child Development Center ranks #3 of 5 schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213001728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
R.N. Beck Child Development Center grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450213001728 · Florence, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
R.N. Beck Child Development Center grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
R.N. Beck Child Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 168
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
168 students
What this shows R.N. Beck Child Development Center reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How R.N. Beck Child Development Center compares
R.N. Beck Child Development Center 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,162
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, R.N. Beck Child Development Center is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R.N. Beck Child Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.N. Beck Child Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Florence
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Standard public school
756 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mclaurin Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
North Vista Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Standard public school
189 students 11.1:1 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about R.N. Beck Child Development Center
How many students attend R.N. Beck Child Development Center?
R.N. Beck Child Development Center has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.N. Beck Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at R.N. Beck Child Development Center is 12.9:1, 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 R.N. Beck Child Development Center?
100.0% of students at R.N. Beck Child Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.N. Beck Child Development Center?
The largest demographic group at R.N. Beck Child Development Center is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Florence, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.N. Beck Child Development Center?
R.N. Beck Child Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 R.N. Beck Child Development Center rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, R.N. Beck Child Development Center ranks #3 of 5 schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides R.N. Beck Child Development Center, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.