Thornwell Charter School

Other Charter Supplemental Virtual Clinton, SC Grades KG–12 Town: Distant Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
  • 525 Students
  • 44.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (864)808-0801 Phone
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Thornwell Charter School
Clinton, SC 29325
Other ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
525
Students
44.6
Teachers
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
(864)808-0801
Phone

Located in Clinton, SOUTH CAROLINA (ZIP 29325), Thornwell Charter School is a Other school with charter status serving grades KG–12 in the Charter Institute at Erskine district.

Key statistics: 525 students enrolled; a 11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant 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
525.0
State avg: 1,077.0
▼ 51% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.76:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▼ 14% better
School Details
School Name
Thornwell Charter School
NCESSCH ID
450390901716
State School ID
SC-4801-015
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARTER INSTITUTE AT ERSKINE
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
203 West Calhoun Street
City
Clinton
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29325
County
Laurens County
Metro Area
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
4503
State Leg. Upper
45009
State Leg. Lower
45042
Latitude
34.46602
Longitude
-81.88195
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
525
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.6
Teachers FTE
📐
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
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 Thornwell Charter School

1
Summit Classical School
Clinton · Not reported
0.7 mi
2
Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
Clinton · Prekindergarten
1.1 mi
4
Clinton Middle
Clinton · Middle
1.5 mi
5
Eastside Elementary
Clinton · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Clinton High
Clinton · High
2.1 mi
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Public other in South Carolina with similar enrollment to Thornwell Charter School

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Cherokee Charter Academy
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Ratio
–
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–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thornwell Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Thornwell Charter School?
525 students are enrolled at Thornwell Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Thornwell Charter School have?
Thornwell Charter School has 44.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Thornwell Charter School serve?
Thornwell Charter School serves grades KG through 12.
Is Thornwell Charter School a charter school?
Thornwell Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Thornwell Charter School located in?
Thornwell Charter School is located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Thornwell Charter School belong to?
Thornwell Charter School 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 $912,377,143 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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