Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy serves 178 students in grades 2-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower 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: 2-7
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-7
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
24%
32%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy?
178 students attend Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy?
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy offer ?
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-7
What school district is Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy part of?
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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