- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pawleys Island, SC
Waccamaw Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Waccamaw Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450228001518
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waccamaw Intermediate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pawleys Island · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waccamaw Intermediate has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waccamaw Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228001518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Waccamaw Intermediate held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450228001518 · Pawleys Island, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Waccamaw Intermediate held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Waccamaw Intermediate 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 Intermediate
415 students
What this shows Waccamaw Intermediate reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waccamaw Intermediate compares
Waccamaw Intermediate 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 44% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Waccamaw Intermediate 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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waccamaw Intermediate'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
Similar elementary schools in Pawleys Island
1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waccamaw Intermediate
How many students attend Waccamaw Intermediate?
Waccamaw Intermediate has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pawleys Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Intermediate is 16:1, which is 12% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waccamaw Intermediate?
41.2% of students at Waccamaw Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waccamaw Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Waccamaw Intermediate is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Pawleys Island, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waccamaw Intermediate?
Waccamaw Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Pawleys Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Waccamaw Intermediate ranks #3 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 Intermediate, 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.