- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Charleston, SC
A. C. Corcoran Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A. C. Corcoran Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144000199
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. C. Corcoran Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #17 of 18
- schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A. C. Corcoran Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. C. Corcoran Elementary ranks #17 of 18 schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
A. C. Corcoran Elementary shrank from 767 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 450144000199 · North Charleston, SC Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
A. C. Corcoran Elementary shrank from 767 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
A. C. Corcoran Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 743
A. C. Corcoran Elementary
743 students
What this shows A. C. Corcoran Elementary reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. C. Corcoran Elementary compares
A. C. Corcoran Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 8.7%
White 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, A. C. Corcoran Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. C. Corcoran Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. C. Corcoran Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in North Charleston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,102 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eagle Nest Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Lambs Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. C. Corcoran Elementary
How many students attend A. C. Corcoran Elementary?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. C. Corcoran Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. C. Corcoran Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. C. Corcoran Elementary?
100.0% of students at A. C. Corcoran Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. C. Corcoran Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A. C. Corcoran Elementary is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. C. Corcoran Elementary?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. C. Corcoran Elementary rank among schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, A. C. Corcoran Elementary ranks #17 of 18 schools in North Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides A. C. Corcoran Elementary, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.