- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391200607
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varnville Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Varnville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Varnville Elementary held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450391200607 · Varnville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Varnville Elementary held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Varnville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- Hampton Elemen
Hampton Elementary
275 students
- This school
Varnville Elementary
251 students
- North District 239
North District Middle
239 students
- Ben Hazel Prim 222
Ben Hazel Primary
222 students
- Estill Element 196
Estill Elementary
196 students
What this shows Varnville Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Varnville Elementary compares
Varnville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 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
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
$16,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Hampton reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 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.
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.