Enrollment
1,239
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moncks Corner, SC
Whitesville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitesville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000166
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesville Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Moncks Corner · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesville Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesville Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Moncks Corner, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitesville Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitesville Elementary
Whitesville Elementary is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, enrolling 1,239 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 98% of South Carolina schools and 52% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,239 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moncks Corner's public schools, it stands alongside Foxbank Elementary (1,126 students): Whitesville Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 19.1:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Whitesville Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whitesville Elementary compares
Whitesville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 32% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,239
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Whitesville Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Whitesville Elementary.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Whitesville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Moncks Corner
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Foxbank Elementary
Standard public school
1,126 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Moncks Corner Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,239 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Whitesville Elementary
How many students attend Whitesville Elementary?
Whitesville Elementary has 1,239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesville Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 52% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitesville Elementary?
50.2% of students at Whitesville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitesville Elementary is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Moncks Corner, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesville Elementary?
Whitesville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitesville Elementary rank among schools in Moncks Corner?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesville Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Moncks Corner, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moncks Corner on the city page.
Is Whitesville Elementary a good school?
Whitesville Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Whitesville Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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