How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowcountry Montessori School | Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beaufort, SC | Hardeeville, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 408 | 688 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.9% | 86.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lowcountry Montessori School | Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,863 | $20,062 |
| District | South Carolina Public Charter School District | Charter Institute at Erskine |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lowcountry Montessori School | Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 11.3% |
| African American | 16.2% | 27.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% | 58.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowcountry Montessori School | Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 161:1 | 654:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.7% | 35.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 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.