At a glance
Reported students
724
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
390
East Point Academy: 724 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.2:1 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
- 716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about East Point Academy
East Point Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in 1043 Chris Drive. It is one of 45 current school records connected to SC Public Charter School District. NCES reports 724 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (43.6%) and Black (30.9%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 East Point Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White43.6%
- Hispanic7%
- Black30.9%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12.2%
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
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 SC Public Charter School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty STEAM Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
730 reported students
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
454 reported students
GREEN Charter School Greenville
Elementary · Grades KG–08
998 reported students
GREEN Charter School Spartanburg
Elementary · Grades KG–08
412 reported students
LEAD Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
403 reported students
GREEN Charter School Simpsonville
Elementary · Grades KG–08
367 reported students
Public schools near East Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Elementary Elementary · Lexington 02 | PK–05 | 996 | 0.6 mi |
| Saluda River Academy for the Arts Elementary · Lexington 02 | PK–05 | 400 | 1.2 mi |
| H. B. Rhame Elementary Elementary · Richland 01 | PK–05 | 418 | 2.1 mi |
| Springdale Elementary Elementary · Lexington 02 | PK–05 | 443 | 2.5 mi |
| Sandel Elementary Elementary · Richland 01 | PK–05 | 479 | 3 mi |
| Oak Grove Elementary Elementary · Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 691 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Point Academy
What grades does East Point Academy serve?
East Point Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in SC Public Charter School District.
How many students attend East Point Academy?
East Point Academy reported 724 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Point Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 724 students and 55 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 East Point Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Point Academy is a public school operating as 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 East Point Academy in?
East Point Academy is part of SC Public Charter School District, based in Columbia, SC, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Point Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverbank Elementary (0.6 mi), Saluda River Academy for the Arts (1.2 mi), H. B. Rhame Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.