- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summerville, SC
Sangaree Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Sangaree Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450117001403
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sangaree Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sangaree Intermediate has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sangaree Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Sangaree Intermediate shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 450117001403 · Summerville, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 17.4:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Sangaree Intermediate shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sangaree Intermediate 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 521
Sangaree Intermediate
521 students
What this shows Sangaree Intermediate reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sangaree Intermediate compares
Sangaree Intermediate 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Sangaree Intermediate is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sangaree Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sangaree Intermediate'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 elementary schools in Summerville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sangaree Intermediate
How many students attend Sangaree Intermediate?
Sangaree Intermediate has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Intermediate is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sangaree Intermediate?
56.0% of students at Sangaree Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sangaree Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Sangaree Intermediate is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sangaree Intermediate?
Sangaree Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sangaree Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sangaree Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Sangaree Intermediate, 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.