- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaufort, SC
Robert Smalls International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Robert Smalls International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450111001630
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Smalls International Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Smalls International Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Smalls International Academy ranks #4 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Robert Smalls International Academy grew from 685 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 450111001630 · Beaufort, SC Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Robert Smalls International Academy grew from 685 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Robert Smalls International Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- May River High
May River High
1,731 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High
1,375 students
- Hilton Head Is
Hilton Head Island High
1,265 students
- River Ridge Ac
River Ridge Academy
1,134 students
- Beaufort High
Beaufort High
1,104 students
- This school
Robert Smalls International Academy
785 students
What this shows Robert Smalls International Academy reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Smalls International Academy compares
Robert Smalls International Academy 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
White 13.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Robert Smalls International Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort 01 reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Smalls International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Smalls International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Beaufort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridges Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Broad River Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Coosa Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Lowcountry Montessori School
Standard public school
408 students 17:1 students per teacher
Beaufort Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 8:1 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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Smalls International Academy
How many students attend Robert Smalls International Academy?
Robert Smalls International Academy has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaufort, SC. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Smalls International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Smalls International Academy is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Robert Smalls International Academy?
100.0% of students at Robert Smalls International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Smalls International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Robert Smalls International Academy is African American at 45.6% of enrollment, in Beaufort, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Smalls International Academy?
Robert Smalls International Academy 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 Robert Smalls International Academy rank among schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Smalls International Academy ranks #4 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaufort on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Robert Smalls International Academy, Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students), Bluffton High (1,375 students), and Hilton Head Island High (1,265 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.