- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Williston-Elko Middle shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 450391401327 · Williston, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 12.1:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students)
Williston-Elko Middle shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Williston-Elko Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macedonia Elem
Macedonia Elementary-Middle
343 students
- Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards Elementary
310 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko High
218 students
- This school
Williston-Elko Middle
169 students
- Blackville-Hil
Blackville-Hilda High
154 students
What this shows Williston-Elko Middle reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williston-Elko Middle compares
Williston-Elko Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
Funding equity
$19,152
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.
District finance for Barnwell 48 reports $19,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~169 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 11.
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.
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.