Enrollment
53
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, SC
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
Federal NCES profile for Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144001553Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education has class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education ranks #5 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling 53 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.8:1, Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is leaner than roughly 99% of South Carolina schools and 66% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 59.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of South Carolina schools, with 53 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 71/100).
Among Charleston's public schools, it stands alongside Orange Grove Charter School (1,170 students): Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students) and Rb Stall High (2,135 students) alongside Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education.
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 Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education compares
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 1% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
White 37.7%
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charleston 01, which includes Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education.
$15,213
Per student
+4%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 27.7%
Federal 13.3%
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 Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Charleston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Grove Charter School
Standard public school
1,170 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Island School
Standard public school
1,151 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stiles Point Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Springfield Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Hall Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~53 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
How many students attend Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education has 53 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is 4.8:1, which is 66% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 69% 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 Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
59.6% of students at Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
The largest demographic group at Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education ranks #5 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
Is Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education a good school?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Charleston 01?
Besides Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.
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