- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · , SC
East Point Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Point Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101582Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Point Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 724
- students enrolled
East Point Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
East Point Academy held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450390101582 · , SC Other · MID · CHARTER
724 enr · 13.7:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
East Point Academy held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Point 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
East Point Academy
724 students
What this shows East Point Academy reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Point Academy compares
East Point Academy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 44% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 30.9%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, East Point Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 East Point Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Point 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
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Point Academy
How many students attend East Point Academy?
East Point Academy has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in , SC. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Point Academy is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Point Academy?
41.8% of students at East Point Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Point Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Point Academy is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in , SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Point Academy?
East Point Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides East Point 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.