At a glance
Reported students
525
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina other enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584.5
Thornwell Charter School: 525 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Thornwell Charter School
Thornwell Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Clinton. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Charter Institute at Erskine. NCES reports 525 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 514 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (65.5%) and Black (21.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thornwell Charter School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.63 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White65.5%
- Hispanic5%
- Black21.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.9%
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.
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
520 reported students
Clear Dot Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
474 reported students
Cherokee Charter Academy
Other · Grades KG–10
633 reported students
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch
Other · Grades KG–12
688 reported students
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
743 reported students
Midlands STEM Charter School
Other · Grades PK–12
306 reported students
Public schools near Thornwell Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary Elementary · Laurens 56 | KG–05 | 422 | 0.9 mi |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center Other · Laurens 56 | PK–PK | 139 | 1.1 mi |
| Clinton Middle Middle · Laurens 56 | 06–08 | 580 | 1.5 mi |
| Eastside Elementary Elementary · Laurens 56 | KG–05 | 462 | 1.6 mi |
| Clinton High High · Laurens 56 | 09–12 | 811 | 2.1 mi |
| Joanna-Woodson Elementary Elementary · Laurens 56 | KG–05 | 293 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thornwell Charter School
What grades does Thornwell Charter School serve?
Thornwell Charter School 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 Thornwell Charter School?
Thornwell Charter School reported 525 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 37 South Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 229 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thornwell Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 525 students and 44.63 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 Thornwell Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thornwell Charter School 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 Thornwell Charter School in?
Thornwell Charter School 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 Thornwell Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clinton Elementary (0.9 mi), M. S. Bailey Child Development Center (1.1 mi), Clinton Middle (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.