Enrollment
138
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerton, SC
Summerton Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Summerton Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391501494
👥 S:T ratio 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerton Early Childhood Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Summerton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 138
- students enrolled
Summerton Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerton Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Summerton, SC.
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391501494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summerton Early Childhood Center compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summerton Early Childhood Center
Summerton Early Childhood Center is a small combined-grade school in Summerton, South Carolina, enrolling 138 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of South Carolina schools, with 138 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students) and East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students) alongside Summerton Early Childhood Center.
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 Summerton Early Childhood Center compares
Summerton Early Childhood Center 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
How Summerton Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Clarendon Middle-High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerton Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other 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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summerton Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Summerton Early Childhood Center?
Summerton Early Childhood Center has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerton, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerton Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerton Early Childhood Center is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerton Early Childhood Center?
Summerton Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Summerton Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Summerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerton Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Summerton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Summerton on the city page.
Is Summerton Early Childhood Center a good school?
Summerton Early Childhood Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Clarendon 06?
Besides Summerton Early Childhood Center, Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students), East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students), and Manning Early Childhood Center (667 students). See the Clarendon 06 district page for the complete list.
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