- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, SC
West Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450306001477
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oak Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oak Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oak Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westminster, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West Oak Middle held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450306001477 · Westminster, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 12.4:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
West Oak Middle held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Oak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- This school
West Oak Middle
656 students
What this shows West Oak Middle reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Oak Middle compares
West Oak 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 3% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$14,323
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, West Oak Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Oak Middle
How many students attend West Oak Middle?
West Oak Middle has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle is 12.4:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 21% 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 West Oak Middle?
76.5% of students at West Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Oak Middle is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Westminster, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oak Middle?
West Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Oak Middle rank among public schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oak Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides West Oak Middle, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.