- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conway, SC
South Conway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Conway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249000621
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Conway Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Conway Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Conway Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Conway Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 450249000621 · Conway, SC Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
South Conway Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Conway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 642
South Conway Elementary
642 students
What this shows South Conway Elementary reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Conway Elementary compares
South Conway Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,222
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, South Conway Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Conway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Conway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Conway
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waccamaw Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pee Dee Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Homewood Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 14:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Kingston Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Academy of Hope Charter
Standard public school
100 students 7.7:1 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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Conway Elementary
How many students attend South Conway Elementary?
South Conway Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Conway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Conway Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Conway Elementary?
100.0% of students at South Conway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Conway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Conway Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Conway Elementary?
South Conway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 South Conway Elementary rank among schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, South Conway Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Conway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides South Conway Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.