- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Matthews, SC
St. Matthews K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for St. Matthews K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450125001532
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Matthews K-8 School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 509
- students enrolled
St. Matthews K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calhoun 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450125001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
St. Matthews K-8 School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450125001532 · St. Matthews, SC Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Run School (559 students)
St. Matthews K-8 School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. Matthews K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy Run Scho
Sandy Run School
559 students
- This school
St. Matthews K-8 School
509 students
- Calhoun County
Calhoun County High
397 students
What this shows St. Matthews K-8 School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Matthews K-8 School compares
St. Matthews K-8 School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$16,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
White 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, St. Matthews K-8 School is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun 01 reports $16,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Matthews K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Run School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Matthews K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Matthews K-8 School
How many students attend St. Matthews K-8 School?
St. Matthews K-8 School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Matthews, SC. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Matthews K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Matthews K-8 School is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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. Matthews K-8 School?
100.0% of students at St. Matthews K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Matthews K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at St. Matthews K-8 School is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in St. Matthews, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Matthews K-8 School?
St. Matthews K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Calhoun 01?
Besides St. Matthews K-8 School, Calhoun 01 also operates Sandy Run School (559 students) and Calhoun County High (397 students). See the Calhoun 01 district page for the complete list.