At a glance
Reported students
6,152
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
267.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584.5
SC Connections Academy: 6,152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
23:1 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
- 6,396
- Teachers (FTE)
- 208
- Student–teacher ratio
- 30.8:1
What the reported data says about SC Connections Academy
SC Connections Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Columbia. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Charter Institute at Erskine. NCES reports 6,152 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 514 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, above 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 (62.7%) and Black (20.4%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking SC Connections Academy
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 267.5 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 17 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 17
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.7%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black20.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
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
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Other · Grades KG–12
3,280 reported students
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
2,180 reported students
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu
Other · Grades KG–12
1,979 reported students
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Other · Grades KG–12
756 reported students
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
743 reported students
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch
Other · Grades KG–12
688 reported students
Public schools near SC Connections 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Oaks Elementary Elementary · Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 522 | 0.6 mi |
| Carolus Online Academy Other · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | KG–12 | 1,786 | 1.9 mi |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School Other · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–12 | 2,180 | 4.8 mi |
| Clear Dot Charter School Other · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–12 | 474 | 5.1 mi |
| Pendergrass Fairwold School Other · Richland 01 | KG–12 | 46 | 7 mi |
| American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu Other · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–12 | 1,979 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about SC Connections Academy
What grades does SC Connections Academy serve?
SC Connections Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Charter Institute at Erskine.
How many students attend SC Connections Academy?
SC Connections Academy reported 6,152 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 37 South Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 6,396 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at SC Connections Academy?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 6,152 students and 267.5 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 SC Connections Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
SC Connections Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is SC Connections Academy in?
SC Connections 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 SC Connections Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seven Oaks Elementary (0.6 mi), Carolus Online Academy (1.9 mi), South Carolina Virtual Charter School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.