- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irmo, SC
Green Charter School of the Midlands
Federal NCES profile for Green Charter School of the Midlands, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101684Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Charter School of the Midlands earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Charter School of the Midlands has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Charter School of the Midlands ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Green Charter School of the Midlands shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450390101684 · Irmo, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
258 enr · 9.6:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Green Charter School of the Midlands shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Green Charter School of the Midlands 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 258
Green Charter School of the Midlands
258 students
What this shows Green Charter School of the Midlands reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Charter School of the Midlands compares
Green Charter School of the Midlands is a shrinking 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 49% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Green Charter School of the Midlands 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 Green Charter School of the Midlands Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Charter School of the Midlands'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
Similar elementary schools in Irmo
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Charter School of the Midlands
How many students attend Green Charter School of the Midlands?
Green Charter School of the Midlands has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School of the Midlands?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School of the Midlands is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 39% 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 Green Charter School of the Midlands?
37.7% of students at Green Charter School of the Midlands 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 Midlands?
The largest demographic group at Green Charter School of the Midlands is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Charter School of the Midlands?
Green Charter School of the Midlands has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Green Charter School of the Midlands rank among public schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Charter School of the Midlands ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Irmo, 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 Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Green Charter School of the Midlands, 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.