How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Carolina Virtual Charter School | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Columbia, SC | Camden, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,180 | 112 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.3% | 18.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Carolina Virtual Charter School | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,946 | $18,946 |
| District | Charter Institute at Erskine | Charter Institute at Erskine |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Carolina Virtual Charter School | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.5% | 70.5% |
| African American | 26.8% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Carolina Virtual Charter School | The Montessori School of Camden |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 174.4:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.5% | 13.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.