- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easley, SC
Lakes and Bridges Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Lakes and Bridges Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101692Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes and Bridges Charter School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes and Bridges Charter School has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes and Bridges Charter School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lakes and Bridges Charter School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450390101692 · Easley, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
204 enr · 10.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Lakes and Bridges Charter School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakes and Bridges Charter School 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 204
Lakes and Bridges Charter School
204 students
What this shows Lakes and Bridges Charter School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakes and Bridges Charter School compares
Lakes and Bridges Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 72% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Lakes and Bridges Charter School is less 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 Lakes and Bridges Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes and Bridges Charter School'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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakes and Bridges Charter School
How many students attend Lakes and Bridges Charter School?
Lakes and Bridges Charter School has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes and Bridges Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes and Bridges Charter School is 10.7:1, which is 25% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% 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 Lakes and Bridges Charter School?
20.6% of students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes and Bridges Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Lakes and Bridges Charter School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Easley, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes and Bridges Charter School?
Lakes and Bridges Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Lakes and Bridges Charter School rank among public schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes and Bridges Charter School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Easley, 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 Easley on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Lakes and Bridges 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.