- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartsville, SC
Southside Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Southside Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450186000100
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Early Childhood Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Early Childhood Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Southside Early Childhood Center held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450186000100 · Hartsville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Southside Early Childhood Center held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southside Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 360
Southside Early Childhood Center
360 students
What this shows Southside Early Childhood Center reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Early Childhood Center compares
Southside Early Childhood Center 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
White 34.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Southside Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Hartsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Childhood Center is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Southside Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Southside Early Childhood Center is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Southside Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Early Childhood Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Hartsville, 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 Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Southside Early Childhood Center, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.