At a glance
Reported students
662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
607
Leslie M. Stover Middle: 662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 699
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Leslie M. Stover Middle
Leslie M. Stover Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elgin. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Kershaw 01. NCES reports 662 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.2%) and Black (25.4%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leslie M. Stover Middle
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.2%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black25.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kershaw 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
649 reported students
Camden Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
844 reported students
North Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
408 reported students
Camden Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
Wateree Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
688 reported students
Doby's Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
607 reported students
Public schools near Leslie M. Stover Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaney Elementary Elementary · Kershaw 01 | PK–05 | 750 | 0.2 mi |
| Bookman Road Elementary Elementary · Richland 02 | PK–05 | 535 | 3.8 mi |
| Lugoff-Elgin Middle Middle · Kershaw 01 | 06–08 | 649 | 5.6 mi |
| Kelly Mill Middle Middle · Richland 02 | 02–08 | 979 | 5.7 mi |
| Blythewood Middle Middle · Richland 02 | 06–08 | 872 | 8.2 mi |
| Longleaf Middle Middle · Richland 02 | 06–08 | 796 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leslie M. Stover Middle
What grades does Leslie M. Stover Middle serve?
Leslie M. Stover Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kershaw 01.
How many students attend Leslie M. Stover Middle?
Leslie M. Stover Middle reported 662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 699 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leslie M. Stover Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 662 students and 44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leslie M. Stover Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leslie M. Stover Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kershaw 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Leslie M. Stover Middle in?
Leslie M. Stover Middle is part of Kershaw 01, based in Camden, SC, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leslie M. Stover Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blaney Elementary (0.2 mi), Bookman Road Elementary (3.8 mi), Lugoff-Elgin Middle (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.