Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-7, East Link Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Link Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
East Link Academy's student population of 195 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Link Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Link Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
24%
32%
White
37%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Link Academy's ranking?
East Link Academy is ranked #61 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are East Link Academy often compared to?
East Link Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Green Charter School, Greenville Technical Charter High School, Greer Middle College Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend East Link Academy?
195 students attend East Link Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of East Link Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Link Academy?
East Link Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Link Academy offer ?
East Link Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Link Academy part of?
East Link Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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