- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, SC
Sampit Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sampit Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000481
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sampit Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sampit Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sampit Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Sampit Elementary grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 450228000481 · Georgetown, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Sampit Elementary grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sampit Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school 270
Sampit Elementary
270 students
What this shows Sampit Elementary reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sampit Elementary compares
Sampit Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,951
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.0%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Sampit Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sampit Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sampit Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kensington Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Brown's Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
163 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Plantersville Elementary
Standard public school
78 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sampit Elementary
How many students attend Sampit Elementary?
Sampit Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, SC. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sampit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sampit Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% 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 Sampit Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sampit Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sampit Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sampit Elementary is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sampit Elementary?
Sampit Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Sampit Elementary rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sampit Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Sampit Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.