- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, SC
William M. Reeves Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William M. Reeves Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450201001488
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William M. Reeves Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 15
- schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William M. Reeves Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Reeves Elementary ranks #6 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
William M. Reeves Elementary held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 450201001488 · Summerville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
930 enr · 16.3:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
William M. Reeves Elementary held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
William M. Reeves Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- This school 930
William M. Reeves Elementary
930 students
What this shows William M. Reeves Elementary reports 930 students on the CCD universe file.
How William M. Reeves Elementary compares
William M. Reeves Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 930 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
930
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, William M. Reeves Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William M. Reeves Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William M. Reeves Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Summerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sand Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,169 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cane Bay Elementary
Standard public school
1,161 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Beech Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,079 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nexton Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Newington Elementary
Standard public school
862 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Knightsville Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~930 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about William M. Reeves Elementary
How many students attend William M. Reeves Elementary?
William M. Reeves Elementary has 930 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Reeves Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Reeves Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William M. Reeves Elementary?
55.0% of students at William M. Reeves Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William M. Reeves Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William M. Reeves Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William M. Reeves Elementary?
William M. Reeves Elementary 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 William M. Reeves Elementary rank among schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Reeves Elementary ranks #6 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides William M. Reeves Elementary, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.