SC Connections Academy

Other Charter Exclusively virtual Columbia, SC Grades KG–12 Suburb: Large Columbia, SC SchoolScore™ F (43.5)
  • 6,152 Students
  • 267.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 23:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (803)212-4712 Phone

SC Connections Academy is a public charter school administered by the Charter Institute at Erskine district in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Other level for students in grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 6,152 students enrolled; a 23:1 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
6,152.0
State avg: 1,077.0
▲ 471% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▲ 68% worse
School Details
School Name
SC Connections Academy
NCESSCH ID
450390901520
State School ID
SC-4801-018
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
201 Executive Center Drive Suite 250
City
Columbia
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29210
County
Lexington County
Metro Area
Columbia, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4502
State Leg. Upper
45026
State Leg. Lower
45069
Latitude
34.03555
Longitude
-81.12028
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
6,152
Total Students
👩‍🏫
267.5
Teachers FTE
📐
23:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
267.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)267.5
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SC Connections Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend SC Connections Academy?
6,152 students are enrolled at SC Connections Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does SC Connections Academy have?
SC Connections Academy has 267.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1.
What grades does SC Connections Academy serve?
SC Connections Academy serves grades KG through 12.
Is SC Connections Academy a charter school?
SC Connections Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is SC Connections Academy located in?
SC Connections Academy is located in the Columbia, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does SC Connections Academy belong to?
SC Connections 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 $77,860,533 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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