- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pawleys Island, SC
Waccamaw Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waccamaw Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000480
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waccamaw Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pawleys Island · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waccamaw Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waccamaw Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Waccamaw Elementary held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 450228000480 · Pawleys Island, SC Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Waccamaw Elementary held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Waccamaw Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school
Waccamaw Elementary
543 students
What this shows Waccamaw Elementary reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waccamaw Elementary compares
Waccamaw 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Waccamaw Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waccamaw Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waccamaw Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waccamaw Elementary
How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary?
Waccamaw Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pawleys Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waccamaw Elementary?
100.0% of students at Waccamaw Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waccamaw Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waccamaw Elementary is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Pawleys Island, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waccamaw Elementary?
Waccamaw Elementary 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 Waccamaw Elementary rank among public schools in Pawleys Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Waccamaw Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Waccamaw Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.