- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. George, SC
William Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450000200444
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Memorial Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 553
- students enrolled
William Memorial Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dorchester 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000200444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
William Memorial Elementary held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 450000200444 · St. George, SC Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland High (680 students)
William Memorial Elementary held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
William Memorial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland High
Woodland High
680 students
- This school
William Memorial Elementary
553 students
- St. George Mid
St. George Middle
282 students
- Harleyville El 248
Harleyville Elementary
248 students
- Clay Hill Elem 174
Clay Hill Elementary
174 students
- Harleyville-Ri 169
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
169 students
What this shows William Memorial Elementary reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Memorial Elementary compares
William Memorial 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$19,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 40.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, William Memorial Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 04 reports $19,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Memorial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. George Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harleyville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Memorial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Memorial Elementary
How many students attend William Memorial Elementary?
William Memorial Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. George, SC. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Memorial Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 21% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% 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 William Memorial Elementary?
100.0% of students at William Memorial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Memorial Elementary is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in St. George, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Memorial Elementary?
William Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Dorchester 04?
Besides William Memorial Elementary, Dorchester 04 also operates Woodland High (680 students), St. George Middle (282 students), and Harleyville Elementary (248 students). See the Dorchester 04 district page for the complete list.