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SC Connections Academy

PublicCharterGrades 0–12
Columbia, South Carolina · Charter Institute at Erskine
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students5,955
Student:Teacher23.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch48%
Title INo
SC Connections Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 545
5,955
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
48%-27.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

SC Connections Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 5,955 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

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictCharter Institute at Erskine
County45063
CityColumbia
ZIP29210
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450390901520

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment5,955

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 %48%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)