- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aiken, SC
Schofield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Schofield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450072001201
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schofield Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Schofield Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schofield Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Schofield Middle held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450072001201 · Aiken, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Schofield Middle held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Schofield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 356
Schofield Middle
356 students
What this shows Schofield Middle reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schofield Middle compares
Schofield Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.3%
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
$11,967
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.4%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Schofield Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schofield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schofield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Aiken
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schofield Middle
How many students attend Schofield Middle?
Schofield Middle has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schofield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Schofield Middle is 14.2:1, 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 Schofield Middle?
100.0% of students at Schofield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schofield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Schofield Middle is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schofield Middle?
Schofield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Schofield Middle rank among middle schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, Schofield Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Aiken, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Schofield Middle, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.