At a glance
Reported students
432
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584.5
Greenwood Charter Academy: 432 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Greenwood Charter Academy
Greenwood Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Greenwood. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Charter Institute at Erskine. NCES reports 432 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 (50.2%) and Black (36.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Greenwood Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.2%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black36.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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.
Other schools in Charter Institute at Erskine
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
449 reported students
Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–07
274 reported students
Libertas Academy-Boiling Springs
Elementary · Grades KG–08
703 reported students
The Montessori School of Camden
Elementary · Grades PK–08
112 reported students
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
764 reported students
Mevers School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–08
772 reported students
Public schools near Greenwood Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 426 | 0.7 mi |
| Pinecrest Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 379 | 1.4 mi |
| Merrywood Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 562 | 2.3 mi |
| Eleanor S. Rice Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 535 | 2.6 mi |
| Mathews Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 529 | 3.2 mi |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 680 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Charter Academy
What grades does Greenwood Charter Academy serve?
Greenwood Charter 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 Greenwood Charter Academy?
Greenwood Charter Academy reported 432 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Greenwood Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 432 students and 38 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 Greenwood Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Greenwood Charter 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 Greenwood Charter Academy in?
Greenwood Charter 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 Greenwood Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeview Elementary (0.7 mi), Pinecrest Elementary (1.4 mi), Merrywood Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.