- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, SC
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for The South Carolina Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks #10 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+270 students YoY
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+64.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+270 students YoY 450390901759 · Anderson, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
422 enr · 21.1:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+64.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy 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 422
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
422 students
What this shows The South Carolina Preparatory Academy reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How The South Carolina Preparatory Academy compares
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 45% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 The South Carolina Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The South Carolina Preparatory Academy'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 other schools in Anderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mclees Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
504 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
How many students attend The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 270.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is 21.1:1, which is 48% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
41.0% of students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 The South Carolina Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks #10 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides The South Carolina Preparatory Academy, 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.