- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bridgewater Academy Charter held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450249000906 · Myrtle Beach, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
125 enr · 6.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Bridgewater Academy Charter held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bridgewater Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 125
Bridgewater Academy Charter
125 students
What this shows Bridgewater Academy Charter reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgewater Academy Charter compares
Bridgewater Academy Charter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~125 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.