Thornwell Charter School serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thornwell Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Thornwell Charter School's student population of 235 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thornwell Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
19%
32%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thornwell Charter School?
235 students attend Thornwell Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thornwell Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornwell Charter School?
Thornwell Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornwell Charter School offer ?
Thornwell Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornwell Charter School part of?
Thornwell Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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