Overview
Mellichamp Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The school enrolls 160 students. It is part of the Orangeburg district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
160 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictOrangeburg
County45075
CityOrangeburg
ZIP29115
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450391001694
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment160
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)