At a glance
Reported students
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina other enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education: 53 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
5.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 41
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.8:1
What the reported data says about Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Charleston. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Charleston 01. NCES reports 53 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 514 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.9:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.7%) and Black (34%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 92.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
- 1How do the reported 5.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.7%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black34%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.8%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charleston 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greg Mathis Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
71 reported students
Jane Edwards Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
92 reported students
East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
West Ashley Center for Advance Studies
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Johns Island Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Voyager Charter Elementary · Charter · Charleston 01 | KG–08 | 402 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 618 | 0.7 mi |
| Stono Park Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 337 | 0.8 mi |
| Oakland Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 556 | 1 mi |
| Orange Grove Charter School Elementary · Charter · Charleston 01 | PK–08 | 1,170 | 2.4 mi |
| St. Andrew's School of Math and Science Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 769 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
What grades does Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education serve?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Charleston 01.
How many students attend Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education reported 53 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 37 South Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 41 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
The calculated ratio is 5.9:1, based on 53 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education in?
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is part of Charleston 01, based in Charleston, SC, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carolina Voyager Charter (under 0.1 mi), Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary (0.7 mi), Stono Park Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.