- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgefield, SC
W. E. Parker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W. E. Parker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450207000410
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. E. Parker Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 339
- students enrolled
W. E. Parker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edgefield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450207000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
W. E. Parker Elementary shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 450207000410 · Edgefield, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriwether Elementary (760 students)
W. E. Parker Elementary shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
W. E. Parker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merriwether El
Merriwether Elementary
760 students
- Strom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond High
720 students
- Johnston-Edgef
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
394 students
- Merriwether Mi
Merriwether Middle
365 students
- This school
W. E. Parker Elementary
339 students
- Johnston Eleme 276
Johnston Elementary
276 students
What this shows W. E. Parker Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. E. Parker Elementary compares
W. E. Parker Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$16,107
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, W. E. Parker Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgefield 01 reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. E. Parker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strom Thurmond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merriwether Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. E. Parker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about W. E. Parker Elementary
How many students attend W. E. Parker Elementary?
W. E. Parker Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgefield, SC. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. E. Parker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W. E. Parker Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 18% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 W. E. Parker Elementary?
100.0% of students at W. E. Parker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. E. Parker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W. E. Parker Elementary is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Edgefield, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. E. Parker Elementary?
W. E. Parker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Edgefield 01?
Besides W. E. Parker Elementary, Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students), Strom Thurmond High (720 students), and Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (394 students). See the Edgefield 01 district page for the complete list.