- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, SC
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Youth Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450213000958Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 54
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Youth Academy Charter ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
54 on latest CCD 450213000958 · Florence, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
54 enr · 94.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 10 elementary schools in Florence. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 54
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
54 students
What this shows Palmetto Youth Academy Charter reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Youth Academy Charter compares
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter vs South Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 28% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Youth Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Youth Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Florence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Delmae Heights Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Royall Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 14.1:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
How many students attend Palmetto Youth Academy Charter?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter has 54 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, SC.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto Youth Academy Charter?
94.4% of students at Palmetto Youth Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Youth Academy Charter?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Palmetto Youth Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Youth Academy Charter ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Palmetto Youth Academy Charter, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.