Enrollment
547
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450391500329
Walker-Gamble Elementary — New Zion, SC
Federal NCES profile for Walker-Gamble Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker-Gamble Elementary earns a D Resource Investment Index (42/100), with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- D
- Resource Index · 42/100
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 547
- students enrolled
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker-Gamble Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Walker-Gamble Elementary reports 547 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walker-Gamble Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
15 smaller classes than 53% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
547 larger than 67% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 547 Top 50% in South Carolina — larger than 50% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 450391500329
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
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- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Walker-Gamble Elementary
How many students attend Walker-Gamble Elementary?
Walker-Gamble Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Zion, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-Gamble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-Gamble Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker-Gamble Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walker-Gamble Elementary is White at 71.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Zion, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker-Gamble Elementary?
Walker-Gamble Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Walker-Gamble Elementary a good school?
Walker-Gamble Elementary earns a D Resource Investment Index (42/100), with class sizes near the South Carolina median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.