Enrollment
112
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, SC
Summit Classical School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Classical School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390901719Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Classical School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Classical School has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Classical School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Classical School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Classical School
Summit Classical School is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Clinton, South Carolina, enrolling 112 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Summit Classical School is leaner than roughly 94% of South Carolina schools and 35% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.2% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of South Carolina schools, with 112 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Charter Institute at Erskine spends $6,927 per pupil, 52% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Clinton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastside Elementary (462 students): Summit Classical School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students) and Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students) alongside Summit Classical School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit Classical School compares
Summit Classical School on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$6,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter Institute at Erskine, which includes Summit Classical School.
$6,927
Per student
-52%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 85.8%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Summit Classical School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Classical School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Classical School
How many students attend Summit Classical School?
Summit Classical School has 112 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Classical School is 9.3:1, which is 35% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 41% 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 Summit Classical School?
73.2% of students at Summit Classical School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Classical School?
Summit Classical School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Classical School rank among elementary schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Classical School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Summit Classical School a good school?
Summit Classical School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Summit Classical School, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.
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