- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Charleston, SC
Allegro Charter School of Music
Federal NCES profile for Allegro Charter School of Music, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144001655Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allegro Charter School of Music earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 18
- schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Allegro Charter School of Music has class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allegro Charter School of Music ranks #4 of 18 schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Allegro Charter School of Music shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450144001655 · North Charleston, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
250 enr · 8.3:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Allegro Charter School of Music shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Allegro Charter School of Music 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 250
Allegro Charter School of Music
250 students
What this shows Allegro Charter School of Music reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allegro Charter School of Music compares
Allegro Charter School of Music 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 3% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
White 15.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Allegro Charter School of Music is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Allegro Charter School of Music 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allegro Charter School of Music'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.
Meeting Street Elementary
Standard public school
1,133 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Charleston School of the Arts
Standard public school
1,102 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
A. C. Corcoran Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 14.6:1 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
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allegro Charter School of Music
How many students attend Allegro Charter School of Music?
Allegro Charter School of Music has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allegro Charter School of Music?
The student-teacher ratio at Allegro Charter School of Music is 8.3:1, which is 42% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 47% 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 Allegro Charter School of Music?
84.3% of students at Allegro Charter School of Music are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allegro Charter School of Music?
The largest demographic group at Allegro Charter School of Music is African American at 63.2% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allegro Charter School of Music?
Allegro Charter School of Music has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Allegro Charter School of Music rank among schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Allegro Charter School of Music ranks #4 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 Allegro Charter School of Music, 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.