- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Stephen, SC
St. Stephen Middle
Federal NCES profile for St. Stephen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450117000172
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Stephen Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in St. Stephen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Stephen Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Stephen Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St. Stephen, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
St. Stephen Middle shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 450117000172 · St. Stephen, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 10.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
St. Stephen Middle shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. Stephen Middle 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 172
St. Stephen Middle
172 students
What this shows St. Stephen Middle reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Stephen Middle compares
St. Stephen Middle is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
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 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
White 19.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, St. Stephen Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Stephen Middle'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 middle 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Stephen Middle
How many students attend St. Stephen Middle?
St. Stephen Middle has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Stephen, SC. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Stephen Middle is 10.8:1, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% 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. Stephen Middle?
100.0% of students at St. Stephen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Stephen Middle?
The largest demographic group at St. Stephen Middle is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in St. Stephen, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Stephen Middle?
St. Stephen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in St. Stephen?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Stephen Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.