Lowcountry Connection Academy

Other Charter Exclusively virtual Summerville, SC Grades KG–12 Suburb: Large Charleston-North Charleston, SC SchoolScore™ C (67.6)
  • 743 Students
  • 30.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 24.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (843)695-9305 Phone
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Lowcountry Connection Academy
Summerville, SC 29485
Other ★ Charter Exclusively virtual Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ C (67.6)
743
Students
30.0
Teachers
24.8:1
Student:Teacher
(843)695-9305
Phone

Lowcountry Connection Academy is a public charter Other school located in Summerville, SOUTH CAROLINA, operated by the Charter Institute at Erskine school district. It serves grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 743 students enrolled; a 24.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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 Other School Average
Enrollment
743.0
State avg: 1,077.0
▼ 31% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
24.77:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▲ 81% worse
School Details
School Name
Lowcountry Connection Academy
NCESSCH ID
450390901758
State School ID
SC-4801-023
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARTER INSTITUTE AT ERSKINE
Virtual
Exclusively virtual
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1520 Old Trolley Road
City
Summerville
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29485
County
Dorchester County
Metro Area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4501
State Leg. Upper
45038
State Leg. Lower
45098
Latitude
32.96808
Longitude
-80.16857
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
743
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.0
Teachers FTE
📐
24.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.0
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Charter Institute at Erskine
LEAID
4503909
State LEA ID
SC-4801
Phone
(803)849-2464
Website
http://erskinecharters.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$494,968K
Federal Revenue
$49,295K
State Revenue
$433,512K
Local Revenue
$12,161K
Total Expenditure
$478,998K
Instruction Exp.
$358,815K
Support Services
$89,661K
Other Current Exp.
$3,617K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lowcountry Connection Academy

1
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Summerville · Elementary
1.2 mi
2
Summerville Prep
Summerville · Elementary
1.7 mi
3
Oakbrook Middle
Ladson · Middle
1.9 mi
4
Oakbrook Elementary
Ladson · Elementary
1.9 mi
5
Flowertown Elementary
Summerville · Elementary
2.5 mi
6
Newington Elementary
Summerville · Elementary
2.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lowcountry Connection Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lowcountry Connection Academy?
743 students are enrolled at Lowcountry Connection Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lowcountry Connection Academy have?
Lowcountry Connection Academy has 30.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.8:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Connection Academy serve?
Lowcountry Connection Academy serves grades KG through 12.
Is Lowcountry Connection Academy a charter school?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Lowcountry Connection Academy located in?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is located in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Lowcountry Connection Academy belong to?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine school district.
How much does Charter Institute at Erskine spend per student?
The Charter Institute at Erskine district spends approximately $644,681,023 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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