- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Columbia, SC
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Federal NCES profile for South Carolina Virtual Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Carolina Virtual Charter School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 6
- schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Carolina Virtual Charter School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-562 students YoY
South Carolina Virtual Charter School shrank from 2,912 students in 2022-23 to 2,350 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 138.9 → 130.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-562 students YoY 450390901513 · West Columbia, SC Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,180 enr · 15.8:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
South Carolina Virtual Charter School shrank from 2,912 students in 2022-23 to 2,350 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 138.9 → 130.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Carolina Virtual Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- This school 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- Berkeley Prepa 764
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
764 students
What this shows South Carolina Virtual Charter School reports 2,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Carolina Virtual Charter School compares
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is a shrinking 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 36% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,180 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,180
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.5 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 55.5%
African American 26.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, South Carolina Virtual Charter School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Carolina Virtual Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Carolina Virtual Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in West Columbia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
996 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
Standard public school
938 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Gray Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
935 students 24:1 students per teacher
White Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 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 (~2,180 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina Virtual Charter School
How many students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has 2,180 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,912 (2022-23) → 2,350 (2023-24), down 562.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Carolina Virtual Charter School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
47.3% of students at South Carolina Virtual Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
The largest demographic group at South Carolina Virtual Charter School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 South Carolina Virtual Charter School rank among schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, South Carolina Virtual Charter School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides South Carolina Virtual Charter School, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and Gray Collegiate Academy (935 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.