- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johns Island, SC
Angel Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Angel Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144000231
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Angel Oak Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Johns Island · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Angel Oak Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Angel Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Johns Island, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Angel Oak Elementary held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 450144000231 · Johns Island, SC Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 16.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Angel Oak Elementary held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Angel Oak 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 828
Angel Oak Elementary
828 students
What this shows Angel Oak Elementary reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Angel Oak Elementary compares
Angel Oak Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Angel Oak 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 Angel Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Angel Oak 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 Johns Island
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Angel Oak Elementary
How many students attend Angel Oak Elementary?
Angel Oak Elementary has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johns Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Angel Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Angel Oak Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Angel Oak Elementary?
100.0% of students at Angel Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Angel Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Angel Oak Elementary is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Johns Island, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Angel Oak Elementary?
Angel Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Angel Oak Elementary rank among public schools in Johns Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Angel Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Johns Island, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Angel Oak 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.