- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Summit Classical School shrank from 112 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 450390901719 · Clinton, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
112 enr · 9.3:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Summit Classical School shrank from 112 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Summit Classical 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
- South Carolina 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
- This school 112
Summit Classical School
112 students
What this shows Summit Classical School reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Classical School compares
Summit Classical 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.