Charleston Development Academy

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual Charleston, SC Grades PK–08 City: Midsize Charleston-North Charleston, SC SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
  • 151 Students
  • 14.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 10.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (843)722-2689 Phone
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Charleston Development Academy
Charleston, SC 29403
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
151
Students
14.8
Teachers
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
(843)722-2689
Phone

Charleston Development Academy is a public charter school administered by the Charleston 01 district in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 151 students enrolled; a 10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
151.0
State avg: 532.0
▼ 72% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
Charleston Development Academy
NCESSCH ID
450144000838
State School ID
SC-1001-612
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARLESTON 01
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
233 Line Street
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29403
County
Charleston County
Metro Area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
4506
State Leg. Upper
45020
State Leg. Lower
45111
Latitude
32.79
Longitude
-79.95466
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
151
Total Students
👩‍🏫
14.8
Teachers FTE
📐
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Charleston 01
LEAID
4501440
State LEA ID
SC-1001
Phone
(843)937-6300
Website
http://www.ccsdschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Charleston
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,326,466K
Federal Revenue
$183,273K
State Revenue
$365,907K
Local Revenue
$777,286K
Total Expenditure
$1,154,383K
Instruction Exp.
$417,400K
Support Services
$375,750K
Other Current Exp.
$37,417K
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charleston Development Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Charleston Development Academy?
151 students are enrolled at Charleston Development Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Charleston Development Academy have?
Charleston Development Academy has 14.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Charleston Development Academy serve?
Charleston Development Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is Charleston Development Academy a charter school?
Charleston Development Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Charleston Development Academy located in?
Charleston Development Academy is located in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Charleston Development Academy belong to?
Charleston Development Academy is part of the Charleston 01 school district.
How much does Charleston 01 spend per student?
The Charleston 01 district spends approximately $7,644,920,530 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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