Enrollment
559
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy Run School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy Run School
Sandy Run School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Swansea, South Carolina, enrolling 559 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 559 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Swansea's public schools, it stands alongside Lexington Four Early Childhood Center (495 students): Sandy Run School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Calhoun 01 also operates St. Matthews K-8 School (509 students) and Calhoun County High (397 students) alongside Sandy Run School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sandy Run School compares
Sandy Run School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,269
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun 01, which includes Sandy Run School.
$15,269
Per student
+5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 41.8%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sandy Run School a good school?
Sandy Run School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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