At a glance
Reported students
730
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
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
Liberty STEAM Charter School: 730 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
- 188
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Liberty STEAM Charter School
Liberty STEAM Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Sumter. It is one of 45 current school records connected to SC Public Charter School District. NCES reports 730 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 13.8:1, 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 Black (50%) and White (38.1%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Liberty STEAM Charter School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.8 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White38.1%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black50%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
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
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 SC Public Charter School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Point Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
724 reported students
GREEN Charter School Greenville
Elementary · Grades KG–08
998 reported students
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
454 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 Liberty STEAM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Drive Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 504 | 1.2 mi |
| Alice Drive Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 530 | 1.6 mi |
| Millwood Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 602 | 1.6 mi |
| Crosswell Drive Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 481 | 1.7 mi |
| Wilder Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 299 | 1.7 mi |
| Lemira Elementary Elementary · Sumter 01 | PK–05 | 342 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty STEAM Charter School
What grades does Liberty STEAM Charter School serve?
Liberty STEAM Charter School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in SC Public Charter School District.
How many students attend Liberty STEAM Charter School?
Liberty STEAM Charter School reported 730 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 188 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty STEAM Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 730 students and 52.8 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 Liberty STEAM Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty STEAM 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 Liberty STEAM Charter School in?
Liberty STEAM Charter School 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 Liberty STEAM Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willow Drive Elementary (1.2 mi), Alice Drive Elementary (1.6 mi), Millwood Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.