- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, SC
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101695Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trenton, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450390101695 · Trenton, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
118 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 118
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
118 students
What this shows Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy compares
Bettis Preparatory Leadership 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
White 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
How many students attend Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
100.0% of students at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Trenton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trenton, 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 Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.