Enrollment
251
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Varnville, SC
Varnville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Varnville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391200607
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varnville Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Varnville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Varnville Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varnville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Varnville, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Varnville Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Varnville Elementary
Varnville Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Varnville, South Carolina, enrolling 251 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students) and Hampton Elementary (275 students) alongside Varnville Elementary.
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 Varnville Elementary compares
Varnville Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,845
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
White 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Varnville Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton, which includes Varnville Elementary.
$15,845
Per student
+9%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Varnville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varnville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Varnville Elementary
How many students attend Varnville Elementary?
Varnville Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Varnville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnville Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Varnville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Varnville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varnville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Varnville Elementary is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Varnville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varnville Elementary?
Varnville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Varnville Elementary rank among public schools in Varnville?
By Resource Investment Index, Varnville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Varnville, 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 Varnville on the city page.
Is Varnville Elementary a good school?
Varnville Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Hampton?
Besides Varnville Elementary, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Hampton Elementary (275 students), and North District Middle (239 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.
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