- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, SC
Sangaree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sangaree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117001209
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sangaree Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sangaree Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sangaree Elementary ranks #15 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Sangaree Elementary shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 450117001209 · Summerville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 14.1:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Sangaree Elementary shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sangaree Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 578
Sangaree Elementary
578 students
What this shows Sangaree Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sangaree Elementary compares
Sangaree Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 25% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Sangaree Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sangaree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sangaree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Summerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sand Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,169 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cane Bay Elementary
Standard public school
1,161 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Beech Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,079 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nexton Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Reeves Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newington Elementary
Standard public school
862 students 17.6:1 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sangaree Elementary
How many students attend Sangaree Elementary?
Sangaree Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Sangaree Elementary?
55.2% of students at Sangaree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sangaree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sangaree Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sangaree Elementary?
Sangaree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Sangaree Elementary rank among schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sangaree Elementary ranks #15 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Sangaree Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.