- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleston, SC
Compass Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Compass Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101738Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Collegiate Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Collegiate Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Compass Collegiate Academy grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 450390101738 · Charleston, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
155 enr · 25.8:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Compass Collegiate Academy grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Compass Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 155
Compass Collegiate Academy
155 students
What this shows Compass Collegiate Academy reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compass Collegiate Academy compares
Compass Collegiate Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 80% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 18% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
White 12.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Compass Collegiate Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compass Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Charleston
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compass Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Compass Collegiate Academy?
Compass Collegiate Academy has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Collegiate Academy is 25.8:1, which is 80% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compass Collegiate Academy?
61.0% of students at Compass Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Compass Collegiate Academy is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Collegiate Academy?
Compass Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compass Collegiate Academy rank among elementary schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Collegiate Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Compass Collegiate Academy, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.