How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clear Dot Charter School | Pendergrass Fairwold School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 474 | 46 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 3.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.3% | 93.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clear Dot Charter School | Pendergrass Fairwold School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,062 | $18,992 |
| District | Charter Institute at Erskine | Richland 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clear Dot Charter School | Pendergrass Fairwold School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| African American | 80.8% | 80.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clear Dot Charter School | Pendergrass Fairwold School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 313:1 | 56:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.3% | 47.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
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.