How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chicora Elementary | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Charleston, SC | North Charleston, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 316 | 244 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chicora Elementary | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,635 | $16,635 |
| District | Charleston County School District | Charleston County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chicora Elementary | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| African American | 80.6% | 87.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chicora Elementary | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 292:1 | 219:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.1% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 1 |
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.