- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeland, SC
Polaris Tech Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Polaris Tech Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101698Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polaris Tech Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ridgeland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Polaris Tech Charter School has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris Tech Charter School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ridgeland, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
300 on latest CCD 450390101698 · Ridgeland, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
300 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 schools in Ridgeland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Polaris Tech Charter School 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 300
Polaris Tech Charter School
300 students
What this shows Polaris Tech Charter School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polaris Tech Charter School compares
Polaris Tech Charter School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Polaris Tech Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polaris Tech Charter School'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 Ridgeland
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polaris Tech Charter School
How many students attend Polaris Tech Charter School?
Polaris Tech Charter School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeland, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris Tech Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polaris Tech Charter School is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Polaris Tech Charter School?
100.0% of students at Polaris Tech Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polaris Tech Charter School?
Polaris Tech Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Polaris Tech Charter School rank among schools in Ridgeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Polaris Tech Charter School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ridgeland, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Polaris Tech Charter School, 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.