- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pawleys Island, SC
Coastal Montessori Charter
Federal NCES profile for Coastal Montessori Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450228001607Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coastal Montessori Charter earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pawleys Island · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coastal Montessori Charter has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coastal Montessori Charter ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228001607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Coastal Montessori Charter held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450228001607 · Pawleys Island, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Coastal Montessori Charter held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Coastal Montessori Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school 242
Coastal Montessori Charter
242 students
What this shows Coastal Montessori Charter reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coastal Montessori Charter compares
Coastal Montessori 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 38% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Coastal Montessori Charter is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coastal Montessori Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coastal Montessori Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Pawleys Island
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coastal Montessori Charter
How many students attend Coastal Montessori Charter?
Coastal Montessori Charter has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pawleys Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Montessori Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Montessori Charter is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Coastal Montessori Charter?
45.6% of students at Coastal Montessori Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coastal Montessori Charter?
The largest demographic group at Coastal Montessori Charter is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Pawleys Island, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coastal Montessori Charter?
Coastal Montessori Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Coastal Montessori Charter rank among public schools in Pawleys Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Coastal Montessori Charter ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Coastal Montessori Charter, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.