At a glance
Reported students
764
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584.5
Berkeley Preparatory Academy: 764 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Berkeley Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Summerville. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Charter Institute at Erskine. NCES reports 764 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 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 (58%) and Black (23.3%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berkeley Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White58%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black23.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.4%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Charter Institute at Erskine
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mevers School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–08
772 reported students
Libertas Academy-Boiling Springs
Elementary · Grades KG–08
703 reported students
Belton Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
449 reported students
Greenwood Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
432 reported students
Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–07
274 reported students
The Montessori School of Camden
Elementary · Grades PK–08
112 reported students
Public schools near Berkeley Preparatory Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Bay Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 1,161 | 2.7 mi |
| Whitesville Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 1,239 | 4.5 mi |
| Carolyn Lewis School Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–08 | 1,078 | 5.6 mi |
| Nexton Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 944 | 5.8 mi |
| Berkeley Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 658 | 5.8 mi |
| Foxbank Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 1,126 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Preparatory Academy
What grades does Berkeley Preparatory Academy serve?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charter Institute at Erskine.
How many students attend Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy reported 764 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 546 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 764 students and 63.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berkeley Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy 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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy in?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy is part of Charter Institute at Erskine, based in Columbia, SC, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cane Bay Elementary (2.7 mi), Whitesville Elementary (4.5 mi), Carolyn Lewis School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.