- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Spartanburg Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101541Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spartanburg Preparatory School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spartanburg Preparatory School has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spartanburg Preparatory School ranks #10 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Spartanburg Preparatory School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 450390101541 · Spartanburg, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
454 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Spartanburg Preparatory School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spartanburg Preparatory 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 454
Spartanburg Preparatory School
454 students
What this shows Spartanburg Preparatory School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spartanburg Preparatory School compares
Spartanburg Preparatory School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
White 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Spartanburg Preparatory School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
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 Spartanburg Preparatory 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spartanburg Preparatory 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 Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spartanburg Preparatory School
How many students attend Spartanburg Preparatory School?
Spartanburg Preparatory School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg Preparatory School is 9.1:1, which is 36% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 42% 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 Spartanburg Preparatory School?
100.0% of students at Spartanburg Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spartanburg Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Spartanburg Preparatory School is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spartanburg Preparatory School?
Spartanburg Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Spartanburg Preparatory School rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Spartanburg Preparatory School ranks #10 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Spartanburg Preparatory 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.