How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carolina School for Inquiry | Forest Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 114 | 435 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carolina School for Inquiry | Forest Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,992 | $18,992 |
| District | Richland 01 | Richland 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carolina School for Inquiry | Forest Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| African American | 91.2% | 72.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 17.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carolina School for Inquiry | Forest Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 124:1 | 393:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.6% | 32.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.