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Charter Institute at Erskine

South Carolina · Public School District
24
Schools
22,535
Students
$18,946
Per-Pupil Spend
+32% nat'l
59.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
61.3%
Graduation Rate
-25.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Charter Institute at Erskine is a public school district in South Carolina serving 22,535 students across 24 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 7 high schools, among them 24 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 61.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,946 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (24)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belton Preparatory AcademyCharterKG–06245
Berkeley Preparatory AcademyCharterKG–07708
Cherokee Charter SchoolCharterPK–07480
Gates SchoolCharter01–06109
Mevers School of ExcellenceCharterKG–08932
Summit Classical SchoolCharterKG–06112
The Montessori School of CamdenCharterPK–08124
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brashier Middle College Charter HighCharter09–12461
Calhoun Falls Charter SchoolCharter06–12163
Gray Collegiate AcademyCharter07–12803
Legion Collegiate AcademyCharter09–12542
Oceanside Collegiate AcademyCharter09–12651
Odyssey Online LearningCharter09–12465
The South Carolina Preparatory AcademyCharter06–12422
Other Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharterPK–09338
Cyber Academy of South CarolinaCharterKG–123,985
Lowcountry Connection AcademyCharterKG–12528
Lowcountry Leadership Charter SchoolCharterKG–12516
Midlands STEM InstituteCharterPK–12208
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter SchCharterKG–12655
SC Connections AcademyCharterKG–126,263
South Carolina Virtual Charter SchoolCharterKG–122,912
Thornwell Charter SchoolCharterKG–10299
Virtus Academy of South CarolinaCharterKG–09614
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,946+32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
State
85.8%
Local (property tax)
2.7%
Federal
11.5%

State funding accounts for 86% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
22,535
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate61.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,946 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools including 24 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 61.3%, graduation is 25.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Charter Institute at Erskine has 24 public schools, serving a total of 22,535 students.
What is the graduation rate for Charter Institute at Erskine?
The graduation rate is 61.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Charter Institute at Erskine spend per student?
Charter Institute at Erskine spends $18,946 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Charter Institute at Erskine?
60% of students in Charter Institute at Erskine qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Yes — 24 of the 24 schools in Charter Institute at Erskine are charter schools.
What grade levels does Charter Institute at Erskine serve?
Charter Institute at Erskine serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Charter Institute at Erskine?
The median opportunity score across schools in Charter Institute at Erskine is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.