- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450249001561Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 450249001561 · Myrtle Beach, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
320 enr · 14.5:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 320
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
320 students
What this shows Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter compares
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 94% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Myrtle Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Standard public school
1,066 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
St. James Intermediate
Standard public school
883 students 17:1 students per teacher
Myrtle Beach Primary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Standard public school
125 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
How many students attend Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
4.1% of students at Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter rank among elementary schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.