- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, SC
Anderson Five Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Five Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450090001602Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Five Charter School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Five Charter School has class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Five Charter School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090001602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Anderson Five Charter School shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450090001602 · Anderson, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
61 enr · 3.6:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
Anderson Five Charter School shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Anderson Five Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- This school 61
Anderson Five Charter School
61 students
What this shows Anderson Five Charter School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Five Charter School compares
Anderson Five Charter School 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 | 3.6:1 | ▼ 75% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▼ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below 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
3.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Anderson Five Charter School is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Five Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Five Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Five Charter School
How many students attend Anderson Five Charter School?
Anderson Five Charter School has 61 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Five Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Five Charter School is 3.6:1, which is 75% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 77% 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 Anderson Five Charter School?
72.2% of students at Anderson Five Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Five Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Five Charter School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Five Charter School?
Anderson Five Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Anderson Five Charter School rank among high schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Five Charter School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides Anderson Five Charter School, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.