- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt. Pleasant, SC
Gates School
Federal NCES profile for Gates School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390901760Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Mt. Pleasant · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates School has class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
109 on latest CCD 450390901760 · Mt. Pleasant, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
109 enr · 6.4:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gates School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 109
Gates School
109 students
What this shows Gates School reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gates School compares
Gates School vs South Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 55% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 94% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 2% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gates School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt. Pleasant
1 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gates School
How many students attend Gates School?
Gates School has 109 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates School is 6.4:1, which is 55% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 59% 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 Gates School?
4.6% of students at Gates School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates School?
Gates School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Gates School rank among public schools in Mt. Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates School ranks #3 of 11 public 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 public schools in Mt. Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Gates School, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.