Overview
Clear Dot Charter School is a public other serving grades -1–10 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 418 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–10
DistrictCharter Institute at Erskine
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29201
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450390901717
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment418
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 %99%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)