- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, SC
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144001505Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science ranks #3 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450144001505 · Charleston, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
573 enr · 11.5:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 573
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
573 students
What this shows Charleston Charter School for Math and Science reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston Charter School for Math and Science compares
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.6%
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston Charter School for Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Charleston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Grove Charter School
Standard public school
1,170 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Island School
Standard public school
1,151 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stiles Point Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Springfield Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Hall Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
How many students attend Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
62.0% of students at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is African American at 49.6% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science ranks #3 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.