East Light Academy (Closed 2021)

2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
East Light Academy serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
39 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
28%
32%
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White
49%
48%
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Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Light Academy?
39 students attend East Light Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of East Light Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Light Academy?
East Light Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Light Academy offer ?
East Light Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is East Light Academy part of?
East Light Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.

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