Discovery Charter of Lancaster

Public, Charter K-5

302 West Dunlap Street
Lancaster, SC 29720

(803) 285-8430

District: Lancaster 01

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,991

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

23.1%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Charter of Lancaster is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.82. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Discovery Charter of Lancaster has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lancaster 01 School District. Student population at Discovery Charter of Lancaster is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Charter of Lancaster is 15.8. 9 elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Discovery Charter of Lancaster employs 8.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Charter of Lancaster is $13,991, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Charter of Lancaster was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lancaster 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster 01 30^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Charter of Lancaster

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	90.55	16^th	542	97.0%
2004	89.06	22^nd	550	96.0%
2005	84.49	55^th	557	90.1%
2006	90.71	16^th	559	97.1%
2007	88.44	25^th	566	95.6%
2008	75.77	107^th	577	81.5%
2009	64.47	206^th	580	64.5%
2010	79.70	100^th	589	83.0%
2011	81.28	83^rd	597	86.1%
2012	76.27	113^th	594	81.0%
2013	55.59	296^th	599	50.6%
2014	73.65	143^rd	630	77.3%
2015	61.87	205^th	638	67.9%
2016	69.01	168^th	619	72.9%
2017	46.82	338^th	639	47.1%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Charter of Lancaster

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	49	24	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	74
2002	63	26	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
2003	63	26	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
2004	74	32	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2005	71	35	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2006	72	32	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2007	75	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2008	74	33	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	108
2009	77	30	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	108
2010	79	27	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	108
2011	75	28	0	3	1	0	0	107
2012	75	26	0	5	1	0	0	107
2013	71	25	2	6	1	0	3	108
2014	72	25	2	6	1	0	0	106
2015	72	25	2	6	0	0	2	107
2016	72	23	2	7	0	0	4	108
2017	71	21	2	10	0	0	4	108
2018	75	19	2	7	0	0	4	107
2019	76	19	2	7	0	0	3	107
2020	76	19	2	9	0	0	2	108
2021	66	21	1	15	0	0	1	104
2022	72	19	1	16	0	0	1	109
2023	67	22	1	21	0	0	3	114
2024	72	30	1	21	0	0	6	130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Charter of Lancaster

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	74	5.0	14.8	17.6
2002	90	6.0	15.0	20
2003	90	6.0	15.0	20
2004	108	8.0	13.5	15.7
2005	108	8.0	13.5	0
2006	106	8.0	13.3	0
2007	106	12.0	8.8	0
2008	108	9.0	12.0	0.9
2009	108	8.0	13.5	0.9
2010	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
2011	107	9.0	11.8	0
2012	107	5.0	21.4	0
2013	108	6.0	18.0	0
2014	106	6.0	17.6	0
2015	107	6.0	17.8	0
2016	108	8.0	13.5	0
2017	108	8.0	13.5	2.8
2018	107	9.0	11.8	3.7
2019	107	9.0	11.8	0
2020	108	9.0	12.0	6.5
2021	104	6.4	16.2	15.4
2022	109	7.6	14.3	13.8
2023	114	7.2	15.7	64.9
2024	130	8.2	15.8	73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Charter of Lancaster

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	74	5.0	14.8	17.6
2002	90	6.0	15.0	20
2003	90	6.0	15.0	20
2004	108	8.0	13.5	15.7
2005	108	8.0	13.5	0
2006	106	8.0	13.3	0
2007	106	12.0	8.8	0
2008	108	9.0	12.0	0.9
2009	108	8.0	13.5	0.9
2010	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
2011	107	9.0	11.8	0
2012	107	5.0	21.4	0
2013	108	6.0	18.0	0
2014	106	6.0	17.6	0
2015	107	6.0	17.8	0
2016	108	8.0	13.5	0
2017	108	8.0	13.5	2.8
2018	107	9.0	11.8	3.7
2019	107	9.0	11.8	0
2020	108	9.0	12.0	6.5
2021	104	6.4	16.2	15.4
2022	109	7.6	14.3	13.8
2023	114	7.2	15.7	64.9
2024	130	8.2	15.8	73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Charter of Lancaster

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$149 (1.4%)	$95 (0.9%)	$245 (2.4%)	$9,146 (88.0%)	$1,008 (9.7%)	$10,154 (97.6%)	$10,399
2020	$159 (1.5%)	$101 (0.9%)	$260 (2.4%)	$9,566 (89.5%)	$867 (8.1%)	$10,433 (97.6%)	$10,693
2021	$127 (1.3%)	$63 (0.6%)	$190 (1.9%)	$9,016 (89.9%)	$826 (8.2%)	$9,842 (98.1%)	$10,031
2022	$860 (8.1%)	$415 (3.9%)	$1,274 (12.0%)	$8,577 (81.0%)	$743 (7.0%)	$9,320 (88.0%)	$10,594
2023	$820 (5.9%)	$956 (6.8%)	$1,776 (12.7%)	$10,817 (77.3%)	$1,397 (10.0%)	$12,214 (87.3%)	$13,991

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	107	114	6.5%
African American	19	22	15.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	7	21	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	67	11.8%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	64.9%	64.9%

Schools Near Discovery Charter of Lancaster

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Discovery Charter of Lancaster	Public, Charter	K-5	302 West Dunlap Street	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	Yes	No	No	No	(803) 285-8430	130	8	15.8	73.1%	72 (55.4%)	30 (23.1%)	21 (16.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)								(n/a)		50.0			35.0		$13,991	$820	$956	$1,776	$10,817	$1,397	$12,214
Clinton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Clinton School Road	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 285-5395	405	30	13.5	100.0%	71 (17.5%)	261 (64.4%)	52 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	6.9	622^nd of 638 public elementary schools	2.5%		11.9	585^th of 644 public elementary schools	9.2%	37	17.9	31.6	20.6	28.4	24.6	12.7	$12,567	$1,323	$994	$2,316	$9,009	$1,242	$10,251
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Roddey Drive	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 283-9918	618	41	15.0	100.0%	192 (31.1%)	282 (45.6%)	93 (15.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	39.5	386^th of 638 public elementary schools	39.5%		49.8	318^th of 644 public elementary schools	50.6%	68	35.6	51.4	44.9	37.9	57.0	41.8	$12,709	$1,090	$569	$1,659	$9,876	$1,173	$11,049
Brooklyn Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1637 Billings Drive	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 283-8471	393	33	11.9	100.0%	91 (23.2%)	184 (46.8%)	101 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	9.9	602^nd of 638 public elementary schools	5.6%		11.9	586^th of 644 public elementary schools	9.0%	16	19.1	35.7	23.7	30.2	21.4	25.4	$12,947	$1,338	$648	$1,986	$9,697	$1,264	$10,961
Erwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1477 Locustwood Avenue	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 285-8484	419	32	13.2	100.0%	126 (30.1%)	175 (41.8%)	85 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	7.3	621^st of 638 public elementary schools	2.7%		15.9	555^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.8%	66	14.7	28.8	26.9	22.1	28.8	15.8	$13,118	$1,161	$626	$1,787	$9,795	$1,536	$11,331
McDonald Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2763 Lynwood Drive	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 285-7416	335	25	13.2	100.0%	133 (39.7%)	134 (40.0%)	40 (11.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.1%)	46.3	345^th of 638 public elementary schools	45.9%		41	380^th of 644 public elementary schools	41.0%	35	42.2	49.0	23.9	59.4	62.8	47.9	$13,425	$1,409	$581	$1,991	$10,055	$1,380	$11,435
Buford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1906 North Rocky River Road	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 286-0026	758	46	16.5	66.2%	637 (84.0%)	44 (5.8%)	38 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.0%)	86.2	77^th of 638 public elementary schools	87.9%		91.2	46^th of 644 public elementary schools	92.9%	31	66.7	66.1	65.4	76.7	83.1	78.5	$10,275	$824	$515	$1,339	$7,802	$1,133	$8,935
Van Wyck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4945 Charlotte Highway	Lancaster	29720	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 313-6650	819	54	15.2	28.3%	504 (61.5%)	97 (11.8%)	107 (13.1%)	39 (4.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.1%)	80.1	121^st of 638 public elementary schools	81.0%		88.5	73^rd of 644 public elementary schools	88.7%	48	59.6	68.7		70.8	70.5
Heath Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Solar Road	Heath Springs	29058	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 273-3176	325	24	13.7	76.6%	216 (66.5%)	70 (21.5%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.8%)	26.8	467^th of 638 public elementary schools	26.8%		25.6	485^th of 644 public elementary schools	24.7%	18	34.7	41.3	29.1	47.8	46.6	30.9	$13,228	$912	$554	$1,467	$10,583	$1,178	$11,761
Great Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Dearborn Street	Great Falls	29055	Chester County	Chester 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 482-2214	341	25	13.9	100.0%	153 (44.9%)	142 (41.6%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	34 (10.0%)	54	293^rd of 638 public elementary schools	54.1%		52	300^th of 644 public elementary schools	53.4%	7	49.0	62.9	50.8	59.2	50.0	43.0	$13,855	$2,441	$1,254	$3,694	$8,272	$1,889	$10,161

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Charter of Lancaster

How many students attend Discovery Charter of Lancaster?

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Discovery Charter of Lancaster.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter of Lancaster?

Students at Discovery Charter of Lancaster are 55% White, 23% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Discovery Charter of Lancaster in?

Lancaster 01

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