Enrollment
169
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williston, SC
Williston-Elko Middle
Federal NCES profile for Williston-Elko Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391401327
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston-Elko Middle 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
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Williston-Elko Middle 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 Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 48 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391401327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williston-Elko Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williston-Elko Middle
Williston-Elko Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Williston, South Carolina, enrolling 169 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 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of South Carolina schools, with 169 enrolled.
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 Middle.
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 Middle compares
Williston-Elko Middle 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 | 52.1% | ▼ 30% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 94% | - | - |
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.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
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 Middle 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 High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackville-Hilda High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston-Elko Middle'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
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle 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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williston-Elko Middle
How many students attend Williston-Elko Middle?
Williston-Elko Middle has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston-Elko Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston-Elko Middle 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 Middle?
52.1% of students at Williston-Elko Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston-Elko Middle?
Williston-Elko Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williston-Elko Middle 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 Middle a good school?
Williston-Elko Middle 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 Middle, Barnwell 48 also operates Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students), Kelly Edwards Elementary (310 students), and Williston-Elko High (218 students). See the Barnwell 48 district page for the complete list.
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