- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Mevers School of Excellence shrank from 932 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 450390901686 · Goose Creek, SC Elementary · MID · CHARTER
772 enr · 13.1:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Mevers School of Excellence shrank from 932 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mevers School of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- This school 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- Berkeley Prepa 764
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
764 students
What this shows Mevers School of Excellence reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mevers School of Excellence compares
Mevers School of Excellence is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~772 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), down 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.