- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summerville, SC
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390901757Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Berkeley Preparatory Academy grew from 708 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 450390901757 · Summerville, SC Elementary · MID · CHARTER
764 enr · 13.2:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Berkeley Preparatory Academy grew from 708 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Berkeley 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 764
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
764 students
What this shows Berkeley Preparatory Academy reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Preparatory Academy compares
Berkeley 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 51% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
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
13.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Berkeley Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley 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 Summerville
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Preparatory Academy 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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
36.3% of students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Preparatory Academy is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Berkeley 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.