How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chicora Elementary | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Charleston, SC | Charleston, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 316 | 1,612 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 33.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chicora Elementary | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,688 | $20,688 |
| District | Charleston 01 | Charleston 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chicora Elementary | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 72.9% |
| African American | 80.6% | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chicora Elementary | James Island Charter High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 316:1 | 201.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.9% | 19.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 118 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.