Enrollment
403
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, SC
Lead Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lead Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101545Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lead Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lead Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lead Academy ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lead Academy compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lead Academy
Lead Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 403 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.7% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 403 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 403 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Green Charter School (998 students): Lead Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Lead Academy.
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 Lead Academy compares
Lead Academy 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▼ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
33
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 13.2%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Lead Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Lead Academy.
$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 Lead Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lead Academy'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 in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Green Charter School
Standard public school
998 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Academy
How many students attend Lead Academy?
Lead Academy has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Lead Academy?
68.7% of students at Lead Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lead Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lead Academy is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lead Academy?
Lead Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lead Academy rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lead Academy ranks #3 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 Lead Academy a good school?
Lead Academy earns 45/100 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 Lead Academy, 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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