South CarolinaSchoolsBelton Preparatory Academy

Belton Preparatory Academy

PublicCharterGrades 07
Belton, South Carolina · Charter Institute at Erskine
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students287
Student:Teacher14.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Belton Preparatory Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
287
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
77%+1.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–7
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Belton Preparatory Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–7 in Belton, South Carolina. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
287 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–7
DistrictCharter Institute at Erskine
County45007
CityBelton
ZIP29627
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450390901700

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment287

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)