- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+39.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 450390101739 · N Charleston, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
301 enr · 15.1:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+39.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry 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 301
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry
301 students
What this shows Green Charter School of the Lowcountry reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Charter School of the Lowcountry compares
Green Charter School of the Lowcountry 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,592
- 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 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 (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 78.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.