How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charter Institute at Erskine | Laurens 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina | Clinton, South Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 22,535 | 2,715 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charter Institute at Erskine | Laurens 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,062 | $15,618 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.5% | 24.3% |
| State Revenue | 85.8% | 45.3% |
| Local Revenue | 2.7% | 30.4% |
Charter Institute at Erskine
Federal State Local
Laurens 56
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charter Institute at Erskine | Laurens 56 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.5% | 49.2% |
| African American | 27.6% | 34.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.6% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charter Institute at Erskine | Laurens 56 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 381.6:1 | 377.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 24.8% |
School Types
Charter Institute at Erskine
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 24
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
Laurens 56
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.