- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, SC
Stiles Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stiles Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144000232
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stiles Point Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stiles Point Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stiles Point Elementary ranks #16 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Stiles Point Elementary held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450144000232 · Charleston, SC Other · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 19.2:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Stiles Point Elementary held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stiles Point Elementary 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 866
Stiles Point Elementary
866 students
What this shows Stiles Point Elementary reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stiles Point Elementary compares
Stiles Point Elementary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 79% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 866 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Stiles Point Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stiles Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stiles Point Elementary'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
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
Harbor View Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 14.4:1 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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stiles Point Elementary
How many students attend Stiles Point Elementary?
Stiles Point Elementary has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stiles Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stiles Point Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 34% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stiles Point Elementary?
15.7% of students at Stiles Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stiles Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stiles Point Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stiles Point Elementary?
Stiles Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Stiles Point Elementary rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Stiles Point Elementary ranks #16 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 Stiles Point Elementary, 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.