Enrollment
218
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williston, SC
Williston-Elko High
Federal NCES profile for Williston-Elko High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391400129
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston-Elko High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Williston-Elko High has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williston-Elko High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 48 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391400129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williston-Elko High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williston-Elko High
Williston-Elko High is a small high school in Williston, South Carolina, enrolling 218 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Barnwell 48 also operates Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students) and Kelly Edwards Elementary (310 students) alongside Williston-Elko High.
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 Williston-Elko High compares
Williston-Elko High 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 50% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
How Williston-Elko High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia Elementary-Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Edwards Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackville-Hilda High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston-Elko High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high 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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williston-Elko High
How many students attend Williston-Elko High?
Williston-Elko High has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston-Elko High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston-Elko High is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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 Williston-Elko High?
36.7% of students at Williston-Elko High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston-Elko High?
Williston-Elko High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Williston-Elko High rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williston-Elko High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, 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 Williston on the city page.
Is Williston-Elko High a good school?
Williston-Elko High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Barnwell 48?
Besides Williston-Elko High, Barnwell 48 also operates Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students), Kelly Edwards Elementary (310 students), and Williston-Elko Middle (169 students). See the Barnwell 48 district page for the complete list.
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