- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, SC
Midlands Arts Conservatory
Federal NCES profile for Midlands Arts Conservatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101703Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlands Arts Conservatory earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #16 of 43
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlands Arts Conservatory has class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlands Arts Conservatory ranks #16 of 43 schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
166 on latest CCD 450390101703 · Columbia, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
166 enr · 7.9:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Resource Investment Index #16 of 43 schools in Columbia. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midlands Arts Conservatory 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 166
Midlands Arts Conservatory
166 students
What this shows Midlands Arts Conservatory reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midlands Arts Conservatory compares
Midlands Arts Conservatory vs South Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 87% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 Midlands Arts Conservatory 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 Midlands Arts Conservatory'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 Columbia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sc Connections Academy
Standard public school
6,152 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Brennen Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Rice Creek Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Caughman Road Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Killian Elementary
Standard public school
699 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Sandlapper Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 14.3:1 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midlands Arts Conservatory
How many students attend Midlands Arts Conservatory?
Midlands Arts Conservatory has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlands Arts Conservatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlands Arts Conservatory is 7.9:1, which is 45% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 50% 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 Midlands Arts Conservatory?
9.6% of students at Midlands Arts Conservatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlands Arts Conservatory?
Midlands Arts Conservatory has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Midlands Arts Conservatory rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlands Arts Conservatory ranks #16 of 43 schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Midlands Arts Conservatory, 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.