Discovery Charter of Lancaster

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual Lancaster, SC Grades KG–05 Town: Distant Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ B (75.8)
  • 146 Students
  • 9.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (803)285-8430 Phone

Discovery Charter of Lancaster is a public charter Elementary school located in Lancaster, SOUTH CAROLINA, operated by the Lancaster 01 school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 146 students enrolled; a 15.1:1 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 Elementary School Average
Enrollment
146.0
State avg: 532.0
▼ 73% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.05:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 13% worse
School Details
School Name
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
NCESSCH ID
450258000556
State School ID
SC-2901-611
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
LANCASTER 01
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
302 West Dunlap Street
City
Lancaster
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29720
County
Lancaster County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
4505
State Leg. Upper
45027
State Leg. Lower
45045
Latitude
34.71903
Longitude
-80.77402
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
146
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.7
Teachers FTE
📐
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Lancaster 01
LEAID
4502580
State LEA ID
SC-2901
Phone
(803)286-6972
Website
http://www.lancastercsd.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lancaster
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$235,604K
Federal Revenue
$27,294K
State Revenue
$114,298K
Local Revenue
$94,012K
Total Expenditure
$217,778K
Instruction Exp.
$101,152K
Support Services
$75,499K
Other Current Exp.
$7,988K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Discovery Charter of Lancaster, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
146 students are enrolled at Discovery Charter of Lancaster, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Discovery Charter of Lancaster have?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster has 9.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter of Lancaster serve?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster serves grades KG through 05.
Is Discovery Charter of Lancaster a charter school?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster is a charter school.
What metro area is Discovery Charter of Lancaster located in?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Discovery Charter of Lancaster belong to?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster is part of the Lancaster 01 school district.
How much does Lancaster 01 spend per student?
The Lancaster 01 district spends approximately $1,491,630,137 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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