Enrollment
301
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · N Charleston, SC
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry
Federal NCES profile for Green Charter School of the Lowcountry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101739Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in N Charleston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Charter School of the Lowcountry ranks #1 of 3 public schools in N Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Charter School of the Lowcountry compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Charter School of the Lowcountry
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry is a mid-sized charter elementary school in N Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.7% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Green Charter School of the Lowcountry.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Green Charter School of the Lowcountry compares
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 52% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$22,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Green Charter School of the Lowcountry is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Green Charter School of the Lowcountry.
$22,523
Per student
+55%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Green Charter School of the Lowcountry 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Charter School of the Lowcountry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Charter School of the Lowcountry
How many students attend Green Charter School of the Lowcountry?
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in N Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School of the Lowcountry?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School of the Lowcountry is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Charter School of the Lowcountry?
35.7% of students at Green Charter School of the Lowcountry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Charter School of the Lowcountry?
The largest demographic group at Green Charter School of the Lowcountry is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in N Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Charter School of the Lowcountry?
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green Charter School of the Lowcountry rank among public schools in N Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Charter School of the Lowcountry ranks #1 of 3 public schools in N Charleston, 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 N Charleston on the city page.
Is Green Charter School of the Lowcountry a good school?
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Green Charter School of the Lowcountry, 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.
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