- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chester, SC
Academy for Teaching and Learning
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Teaching and Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450153001020Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Teaching and Learning earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Teaching and Learning has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Chester, SC.
School address
District: Chester 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450153001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Academy for Teaching and Learning held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450153001020 · Chester, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Senior High (699 students)
Academy for Teaching and Learning held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Academy for Teaching and Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester Senior
Chester Senior High
699 students
- Lewisville Ele
Lewisville Elementary
594 students
- Chester Middle
Chester Middle
479 students
- Lewisville Hig
Lewisville High
431 students
- Great Falls Hi
Great Falls High
375 students
- This school
Academy for Teaching and Learning
329 students
What this shows Academy for Teaching and Learning reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Teaching and Learning compares
Academy for Teaching and Learning held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Academy for Teaching and Learning is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chester 01 reports $14,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Teaching and Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewisville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewisville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Falls High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Teaching and Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Teaching and Learning
How many students attend Academy for Teaching and Learning?
Academy for Teaching and Learning has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chester, SC. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Teaching and Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Teaching and Learning is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Teaching and Learning?
100.0% of students at Academy for Teaching and Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Teaching and Learning?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Teaching and Learning is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Chester, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Teaching and Learning?
Academy for Teaching and Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Teaching and Learning rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Chester, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester 01?
Besides Academy for Teaching and Learning, Chester 01 also operates Chester Senior High (699 students), Lewisville Elementary (594 students), and Chester Middle (479 students). See the Chester 01 district page for the complete list.