- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Society Hill, SC
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rosenwald Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450186000356
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 71
- students enrolled
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle has class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 450186000356 · Society Hill, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 5.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 71
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle
71 students
What this shows Rosenwald Elementary/Middle reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosenwald Elementary/Middle compares
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle is a shrinking 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 62% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.2%
Two or More 15.5%
White 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Rosenwald Elementary/Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosenwald Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosenwald Elementary/Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~71 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rosenwald Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Rosenwald Elementary/Middle?
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle has 71 students enrolled. It is a public school in Society Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Elementary/Middle is 5.5:1, which is 62% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 65% 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 Rosenwald Elementary/Middle?
100.0% of students at Rosenwald Elementary/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosenwald Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rosenwald Elementary/Middle is African American at 73.2% of enrollment, in Society Hill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosenwald Elementary/Middle?
Rosenwald Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Rosenwald Elementary/Middle, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.