School district or education agency · NCES 4501560

Chesterfield 01

Pageland, SC

District overview See comparisons

Students6,975

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools16

operational schools · 2023–24

Students6,975

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,181

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictSCUnited States

Academic standing2024

27th percentile43rd percentile44th percentile

This district is 16 percentile points lower than the state figure and 17 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

25.0%25.2%27.8%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$15,434$18,466$19,509

This district is $3,032 per student lower than the state figure and $4,075 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,181$14,325$15,859

This district is $1,144 per student lower than the state figure and $2,678 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$470$2,184$1,964

This district is $1,714 per student lower than the state figure and $1,494 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$368$752$336

This district is $384 per student lower than the state figure and $32 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,100$7,482$8,742

This district is $382 per student lower than the state figure and $1,642 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,182$3,210$3,769

This district is $28 per student lower than the state figure and $587 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$6,039$12,337$11,715

This district is $6,298 per student lower than the state figure and $5,676 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$784$1,206$869

This district is $422 per student lower than the state figure and $85 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:114:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

410:1314:1376:1

This district is 96 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 34 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

158.7150.9138.9

This district is 7.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 19.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

15.619.418.5

This district is 3.8 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 2.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.90.80.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.7%2.1%2.6%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.9%3.5%2.9%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

4.4%8.3%12.0%

This district is 3.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

10.4%13.3%14.0%

This district is 3.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.8%3.7%3.9%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.2%97.6%95.8%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.1%+1.5%+0.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

100.0%62.1%50.6%

This district is 37.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 49.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

17.2%10.0%4.5%

This district is 7.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 12.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

20.6%18.0%9.0%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

23.9%12.2%6.7%

This district is 11.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 17.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.5%5.4%5.1%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

24.9%17.0%14.4%

This district is 7.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K275 students

3.9%

Kindergarten–grade 53,004 students

43.1%

Grades 6–81,578 students

22.6%

Grades 9–122,118 students

30.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten275

Kindergarten465

Grade 1498

Grade 2502

Grade 3496

Grade 4524

Grade 5519

Grade 6516

Grade 7550

Grade 8512

Grade 9642

Grade 10542

Grade 11526

Grade 12408

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,333 (47.8%)

Black or African American2,430 (34.8%)

Hispanic/Latino629 (9.0%)

Two or more races534 (7.7%)

Asian34 (0.5%)

American Indian or Alaska Native13 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

275Students enrolled in pre-K

8Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

34.4:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.9%

SC3.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,107.1All district staff, full-time equivalent

490.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

17School counselors, full-time equivalent

6School psychologists, full-time equivalent

108.7Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

16Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

35School administrators, full-time equivalent

31Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers8 FTE

Kindergarten teachers18 FTE

Elementary teachers298.8 FTE

Secondary teachers166 FTE

Elementary school counselors10 FTE

Secondary school counselors7 FTE

Instructional coordinators6 FTE

District administrators13 FTE

District administrative support52.8 FTE

School administrative support42.2 FTE

Library and media support3.7 FTE

Other support staff284.9 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

422Total completers

422Regular diplomas

37Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

SC100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.7%

SC2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

4.4%Students learning English283 students · 15 of 16 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.4%

SC8.3%

U.S.12.0%

10.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services684 students · 16 of 16 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.4%

SC13.3%

U.S.14.0%

1.8%Students with Section 504 plans113 students · 15 of 16 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.8%

SC3.7%

U.S.3.9%

0.4%English learners also receiving IDEA services25 students · 16 of 16 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.4%

SC1.0%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

98.2%Teachers reported as certified

545Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District98.2%

SC97.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

7,299children ages 5 to 17

1,815estimated to live in families below the poverty line

24.9%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District24.9%

SC17.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in SC receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Spartanburg 07Spartanburg, SC7,518 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Cherokee 01Gaffney, SC7,712 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Blue Ridge Academy DistrictMaricopa, CA6,931 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections AcademyDuluth, GA6,939 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Visions in Education DistrictCarmichael, CA7,009 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

4High schools

9Elementary schools

3Middle schools

11Rural setting

5Town setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

17.6%Federal

53.9%State

28.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,181Total current spending per student

$6,860Instruction per student

$5,367Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$19.1MFederal revenue17.6% of total revenue

$58.3MState revenue53.9% of total revenue

$30.9MLocal revenue28.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,860Instructionper student

$5,367Student and instructional supportper student

$0Special educationper student

$1,500Building operations and maintenanceper student

$384Student transportationper student

$954Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$49.8MSalaries$7,100 per student

$22.3MEmployee benefits$3,182 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.6MEquipmentFY 2023

$3.3MCapital outlay$470 per student

$49KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$42.4MDebt outstanding at year end$6,039 per student

$34KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$5.5MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.1MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$3.1MTitle I$440 per student

$1.7MIDEA special education$246 per student

$245KCareer and technical education$35 per student

$5.5MChild nutrition$779 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,179

FY 2023$13,181

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$277

FY 2023$470

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,935

FY 2023$6,039

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2122.5%

1,484 of 6,598 students

2021–2230.1%

1,995 of 6,635 students

2022–2325%

1,685 of 6,744 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

11Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE16 reporting schools

1Security staff FTE16 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I4 reporting schools

Calculus4 reporting schools

Biology4 reporting schools

Chemistry4 reporting schools

Physics4 reporting schools

Computer science4 reporting schools

Advanced Placement4 reporting schools

Dual enrollment4 reporting schools

Gifted programs16 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate4 reporting schools

Athletics4 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

1,098Out-of-school suspensions16 reporting schoolsSee schools →803In-school suspensions16 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals16 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests16 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi16 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber16 reporting schools

3Student devices reported16 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?25% chronically absent2022–23 · 6,744 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,181current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?410:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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