- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallace, SC
Wallace Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450297001433
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Elementary/Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 411
- students enrolled
Wallace Elementary/Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marlboro 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450297001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Wallace Elementary/Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450297001433 · Wallace, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro County High (987 students)
Wallace Elementary/Middle held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wallace Elementary/Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlboro Count
Marlboro County High
987 students
- Mccoll Element
Mccoll Elementary/Middle
631 students
- Bennettsville
Bennettsville Primary
552 students
- This school
Wallace Elementary/Middle
411 students
- Blenheim Middl 367
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
367 students
- Bennettsville 244
Bennettsville Intermediate
244 students
What this shows Wallace Elementary/Middle reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Elementary/Middle compares
Wallace Elementary/Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,403
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 34.8%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Wallace Elementary/Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlboro 01 reports $15,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallace Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccoll Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blenheim Middle School of Discovery | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace Elementary/Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Wallace Elementary/Middle?
Wallace Elementary/Middle has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallace, SC. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary/Middle is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Wallace Elementary/Middle?
100.0% of students at Wallace Elementary/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Elementary/Middle is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Wallace, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Elementary/Middle?
Wallace Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marlboro 01?
Besides Wallace Elementary/Middle, Marlboro 01 also operates Marlboro County High (987 students), Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students), and Bennettsville Primary (552 students). See the Marlboro 01 district page for the complete list.