- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Charleston, SC
Chicora Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chicora Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450144000197
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chicora Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #17 of 30
- public schools in North Charleston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chicora Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chicora Elementary ranks #17 of 30 public schools in North Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Chicora Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450144000197 · North Charleston, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 9.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Chicora Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chicora Elementary 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 316
Chicora Elementary
316 students
What this shows Chicora Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chicora Elementary compares
Chicora Elementary 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Chicora Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Chicora Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar 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 Chicora Elementary'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 elementary schools in North Charleston
1 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chicora Elementary
How many students attend Chicora Elementary?
Chicora Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicora Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicora Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 39% 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 Chicora Elementary?
100.0% of students at Chicora Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chicora Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chicora Elementary is African American at 80.6% of enrollment, in North Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chicora Elementary?
Chicora Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chicora Elementary rank among public schools in North Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Chicora Elementary ranks #17 of 30 public schools in North Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Chicora Elementary, 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.