- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swansea, SC
Sandy Run School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Run School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450125000424
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Run School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Run School has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Run School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC.
School address
District: Calhoun 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450125000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sandy Run School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450125000424 · Swansea, SC Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Matthews K-8 School (509 students)
Sandy Run School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandy Run School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sandy Run School
559 students
- St. Matthews K
St. Matthews K-8 School
509 students
- Calhoun County
Calhoun County High
397 students
What this shows Sandy Run School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Run School compares
Sandy Run School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$16,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Sandy Run School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun 01 reports $16,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Run School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Matthews K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun County High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Run School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Swansea
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Run School
How many students attend Sandy Run School?
Sandy Run School has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swansea, SC. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Run School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Run School is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Sandy Run School?
100.0% of students at Sandy Run School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Run School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Run School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Swansea, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Run School?
Sandy Run School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sandy Run School rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Run School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Swansea on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun 01?
Besides Sandy Run School, Calhoun 01 also operates St. Matthews K-8 School (509 students) and Calhoun County High (397 students). See the Calhoun 01 district page for the complete list.