- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Columbia, SC
Gray Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gray Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901650Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Collegiate Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray 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, Gray Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Gray Collegiate Academy grew from 803 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 450390901650 · West Columbia, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
935 enr · 24:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Gray Collegiate Academy grew from 803 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gray Collegiate Academy 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
- This school 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- Berkeley Prepa 764
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
764 students
What this shows Gray Collegiate Academy reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray Collegiate Academy compares
Gray 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 68% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 86% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Gray Collegiate Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Gray Collegiate Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Collegiate Academy'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
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in West Columbia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Standard public school
2,180 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
996 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
Standard public school
938 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
White Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has 935 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Collegiate Academy is 24:1, which is 68% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gray Collegiate Academy?
10.7% of students at Gray Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gray Collegiate Academy is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Gray Collegiate Academy rank among schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Gray Collegiate Academy, 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.