- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaufort, SC
Lowcountry Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Lowcountry Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101646Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowcountry Montessori School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowcountry Montessori School has class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowcountry Montessori School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lowcountry Montessori School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450390101646 · Beaufort, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
408 enr · 17:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Lowcountry Montessori School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lowcountry Montessori 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 408
Lowcountry Montessori School
408 students
What this shows Lowcountry Montessori School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowcountry Montessori School compares
Lowcountry Montessori 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 81% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Lowcountry Montessori School is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Lowcountry Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowcountry Montessori 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
Similar other schools in Beaufort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridges Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robert Smalls International Academy
Standard public school
785 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Broad River Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Coosa Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Beaufort Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowcountry Montessori School
How many students attend Lowcountry Montessori School?
Lowcountry Montessori School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaufort, SC. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Montessori School is 17:1, which is 19% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowcountry Montessori School?
13.9% of students at Lowcountry Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowcountry Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Lowcountry Montessori School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Beaufort, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowcountry Montessori School?
Lowcountry Montessori School 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 Lowcountry Montessori School rank among schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowcountry Montessori School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaufort on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Lowcountry Montessori 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.