- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Stephen, SC
St. Stephen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. Stephen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000165
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Stephen Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in St. Stephen · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Stephen Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Stephen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St. Stephen, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
St. Stephen Elementary grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 450117000165 · St. Stephen, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
St. Stephen Elementary grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. Stephen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 430
St. Stephen Elementary
430 students
What this shows St. Stephen Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Stephen Elementary compares
St. Stephen 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$12,810
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
White 19.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, St. Stephen Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Stephen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Stephen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Stephen Elementary
How many students attend St. Stephen Elementary?
St. Stephen Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Stephen, SC. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Stephen Elementary?
100.0% of students at St. Stephen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Stephen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. Stephen Elementary is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in St. Stephen, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Stephen Elementary?
St. Stephen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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. Stephen Elementary rank among public schools in St. Stephen?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Stephen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St. Stephen, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides St. Stephen Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.