At a glance
Reported students
499
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Central Academy of the Arts: 499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13.8:1 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
- 418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Central Academy of the Arts
Central Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Central. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Pickens 01. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 (56.1%) and Black (15.8%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Academy of the Arts
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.2 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
- English learners
- 10.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White56.1%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black15.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.4%
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
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 Pickens 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Liberty Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
470 reported students
Crosswell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Hagood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Six Mile Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Public schools near Central Academy of the Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Primary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–02 | 637 | 3.3 mi |
| Clemson Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 794 | 3.5 mi |
| Liberty Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | 03–05 | 470 | 5.5 mi |
| Pendleton Elementary Elementary · Anderson 04 | PK–06 | 547 | 5.6 mi |
| Six Mile Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 571 | 6.2 mi |
| Ravenel Elementary Elementary · Oconee 01 | PK–05 | 530 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Academy of the Arts
What grades does Central Academy of the Arts serve?
Central Academy of the Arts reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pickens 01.
How many students attend Central Academy of the Arts?
Central Academy of the Arts reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 418 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Academy of the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 499 students and 36.2 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 Central Academy of the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Academy of the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Central Academy of the Arts in?
Central Academy of the Arts is part of Pickens 01, based in Easley, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Academy of the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Primary (3.3 mi), Clemson Elementary (3.5 mi), Liberty Elementary (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.