- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aiken, SC
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tall Pines Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101665Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tall Pines Stem Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 17
- public schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tall Pines Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tall Pines Stem Academy ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Tall Pines Stem Academy held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450390101665 · Aiken, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
382 enr · 17.4:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Tall Pines Stem Academy held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tall Pines Stem Academy 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 382
Tall Pines Stem Academy
382 students
What this shows Tall Pines Stem Academy reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tall Pines Stem Academy compares
Tall Pines Stem Academy 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 87% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Tall Pines Stem Academy is less 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 Tall Pines Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tall Pines Stem Academy'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
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tall Pines Stem Academy
How many students attend Tall Pines Stem Academy?
Tall Pines Stem Academy has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tall Pines Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tall Pines Stem Academy is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tall Pines Stem Academy?
9.7% of students at Tall Pines Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tall Pines Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tall Pines Stem Academy is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tall Pines Stem Academy?
Tall Pines Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Tall Pines Stem Academy rank among public schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, Tall Pines Stem Academy ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Aiken, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Tall Pines Stem Academy, 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.