- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450144001553 · Charleston, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
53 enr · 4.8:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 53
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
53 students
What this shows Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education compares
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,135
- 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
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 (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 3.
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, 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 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.
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.