- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, SC
Belton Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Belton Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390901700Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Preparatory Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 34.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belton, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Belton Preparatory Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 450390901700 · Belton, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
449 enr · 34.5:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Belton Preparatory Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+17.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Belton Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 449
Belton Preparatory Academy
449 students
What this shows Belton Preparatory Academy reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton Preparatory Academy compares
Belton Preparatory Academy is a growing 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 | 34.5:1 | ▲ 141% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.5:1
students per teacher
- 141% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Belton Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belton Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Belton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belton Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Belton Preparatory Academy?
Belton Preparatory Academy has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Preparatory Academy is 34.5:1, which is 141% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton Preparatory Academy?
21.2% of students at Belton Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Belton Preparatory Academy is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Belton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Preparatory Academy?
Belton Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Belton Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Belton Preparatory Academy, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.