- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartsville, SC
Thornwell School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Thornwell School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450186000363
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornwell School for the Arts earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornwell School for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornwell School for the Arts ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Thornwell School for the Arts grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450186000363 · Hartsville, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 9.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Thornwell School for the Arts grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Thornwell School for the Arts 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
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 188
Thornwell School for the Arts
188 students
What this shows Thornwell School for the Arts reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornwell School for the Arts compares
Thornwell School for the Arts 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.9%
White 15.4%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Thornwell School for the Arts is about as mixed as 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 Thornwell School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornwell School for the Arts'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
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hartsville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornwell School for the Arts
How many students attend Thornwell School for the Arts?
Thornwell School for the Arts has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornwell School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornwell School for the Arts is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 37% 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 Thornwell School for the Arts?
100.0% of students at Thornwell School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornwell School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Thornwell School for the Arts is African American at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornwell School for the Arts?
Thornwell School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Thornwell School for the Arts rank among elementary schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornwell School for the Arts ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Thornwell School for the Arts, 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.