Enrollment
883
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myrtle Beach, SC
St. James Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for St. James Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450249001679
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James Intermediate earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James Intermediate has class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. James Intermediate compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. James Intermediate
St. James Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, enrolling 883 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 883 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 225 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 883 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Myrtle Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Myrtle Beach Elementary (1,066 students): St. James Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16.4:1).
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside St. James Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. James Intermediate compares
St. James Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 25% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, St. James Intermediate is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes St. James Intermediate.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How St. James Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Standard public school
1,066 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Myrtle Beach Primary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Standard public school
320 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Standard public school
125 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~883 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. James Intermediate
How many students attend St. James Intermediate?
St. James Intermediate has 883 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Intermediate is 17:1, which is 19% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. James Intermediate?
55.6% of students at St. James Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at St. James Intermediate is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James Intermediate?
St. James Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. James Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach on the city page.
Is St. James Intermediate a good school?
St. James Intermediate earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides St. James Intermediate, 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.
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