Enrollment
125
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450249000906Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgewater Academy Charter earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgewater Academy Charter has class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgewater Academy Charter compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgewater Academy Charter
Bridgewater Academy Charter is a small charter elementary school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, enrolling 125 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, Bridgewater Academy Charter is leaner than roughly 98% of South Carolina schools and 56% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of South Carolina schools, with 125 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Myrtle Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Myrtle Beach Elementary (1,066 students): Bridgewater Academy Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.3:1 vs 16.4:1).
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Bridgewater Academy Charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridgewater Academy Charter compares
Bridgewater Academy Charter on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Bridgewater Academy Charter is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Bridgewater Academy Charter.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bridgewater Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgewater Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Myrtle Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Standard public school
1,066 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
St. James Intermediate
Standard public school
883 students 17:1 students per teacher
Myrtle Beach Primary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Standard public school
320 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater Academy Charter
How many students attend Bridgewater Academy Charter?
Bridgewater Academy Charter has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Academy Charter is 6.3:1, which is 56% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 60% 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 Bridgewater Academy Charter?
42.9% of students at Bridgewater Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater Academy Charter is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgewater Academy Charter?
Bridgewater Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgewater Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Academy Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach on the city page.
Is Bridgewater Academy Charter a good school?
Bridgewater Academy Charter earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Bridgewater Academy Charter, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.
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