- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darlington, SC
St. John's Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. John's Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450186000362
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. John's Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Darlington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. John's Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. John's Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Darlington, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
St. John's Elementary grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 450186000362 · Darlington, SC Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
St. John's Elementary grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. John's Elementary 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
- This school
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- Bay Road Eleme
Bay Road Elementary
563 students
What this shows St. John's Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. John's Elementary compares
St. John's Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
596
Bigger than 72% 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
40.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.7%
White 32.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, St. John's Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. John's Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. John's Elementary'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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Darlington
2 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. John's Elementary
How many students attend St. John's Elementary?
St. John's Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darlington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. John's Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. John's Elementary 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 St. John's Elementary?
100.0% of students at St. John's Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. John's Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. John's Elementary is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Darlington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. John's Elementary?
St. John's Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 St. John's Elementary rank among schools in Darlington?
By Resource Investment Index, St. John's Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Darlington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Darlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides St. John's Elementary, 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.