Enrollment
998
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, SC
Green Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Green Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101774Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Charter School 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 ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Charter School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Charter School
Green Charter School is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 998 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 998 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 70/100).
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sara Collins Elementary (917 students): Green Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Green Charter School.
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 compares
Green Charter School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 84% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
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
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Asian 14.1%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Green Charter School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Green Charter School.
$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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverwalk Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Charter School'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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sara Collins Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Pelham Road Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Augusta Circle Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Summit Drive Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~998 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Charter School
How many students attend Green Charter School?
Green Charter School has 998 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School is 14.9:1, which is 4% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Charter School?
11.5% of students at Green Charter School 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?
The largest demographic group at Green Charter School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Charter School?
Green Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Green Charter School rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Charter School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Green Charter School a good school?
Green Charter School earns 40/100 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, 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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