Enrollment
772
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goose Creek, SC
Mevers School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Mevers School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390901686Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mevers School of Excellence earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mevers School of Excellence has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mevers School of Excellence ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mevers School of Excellence compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mevers School of Excellence
Mevers School of Excellence is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Goose Creek, South Carolina, enrolling 772 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger 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 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (25%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 772 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Charter Institute at Erskine spends $6,927 per pupil, 52% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Goose Creek's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westview Elementary (504 students): Mevers School of Excellence is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students) and Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students) alongside Mevers School of Excellence.
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 Mevers School of Excellence compares
Mevers School of Excellence 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$6,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 772 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.8%
White 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Mevers School of Excellence is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter Institute at Erskine, which includes Mevers School of Excellence.
$6,927
Per student
-52%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 85.8%
Federal 11.5%
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 Mevers School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mevers School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Goose Creek
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mevers School of Excellence
How many students attend Mevers School of Excellence?
Mevers School of Excellence has 772 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goose Creek, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mevers School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Mevers School of Excellence is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Mevers School of Excellence?
43.1% of students at Mevers School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mevers School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Mevers School of Excellence is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mevers School of Excellence?
Mevers School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mevers School of Excellence rank among elementary schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Mevers School of Excellence ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek on the city page.
Is Mevers School of Excellence a good school?
Mevers School of Excellence earns 42/100 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 Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Mevers School of Excellence, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.
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