- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt. Pleasant, SC
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Federal NCES profile for East Cooper Montessori Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144000856Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Cooper Montessori Charter earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Mt. Pleasant · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Cooper Montessori Charter has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks #1 of 7 schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
East Cooper Montessori Charter held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450144000856 · Mt. Pleasant, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
433 enr · 14:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
East Cooper Montessori Charter held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Cooper Montessori Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 433
East Cooper Montessori Charter
433 students
What this shows East Cooper Montessori Charter reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Cooper Montessori Charter compares
East Cooper Montessori Charter held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 73% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, East Cooper Montessori Charter is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Cooper Montessori Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Cooper Montessori Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mt. Pleasant
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jennie Moore Elementary
Standard public school
993 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Carolina Park Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
James B. Edwards Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hill Primary
Standard public school
691 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Belle Hall Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Cooper Montessori Charter
How many students attend East Cooper Montessori Charter?
East Cooper Montessori Charter has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Cooper Montessori Charter?
19.9% of students at East Cooper Montessori Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Cooper Montessori Charter?
The largest demographic group at East Cooper Montessori Charter is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Cooper Montessori Charter?
East Cooper Montessori Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Cooper Montessori Charter rank among schools in Mt. Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks #1 of 7 schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mt. Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides East Cooper Montessori Charter, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.