Excellent
#117 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 10% in state
Carolina Voyager Charter
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
721 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carolina Voyager Charter score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carolina Voyager Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,568
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Ashley River Creative Arts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Stono Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Oakland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #20 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carolina Voyager Charter is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carolina Voyager Charter
Carolina Voyager Charter is a public elementary school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Voyager Charter
What grades does Carolina Voyager Charter serve?
Carolina Voyager Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carolina Voyager Charter?
Carolina Voyager Charter has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Voyager Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Voyager Charter is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carolina Voyager Charter rank in SC?
Carolina Voyager Charter ranks #117 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Carolina Voyager Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Voyager Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carolina Voyager Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carolina Voyager Charter has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Carolina Voyager Charter a charter school?
Yes, Carolina Voyager Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carolina Voyager Charter a Title I school?
No, Carolina Voyager Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carolina Voyager Charter?
44.4% of students at Carolina Voyager Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (843) 203-3891
- Area population (ZIP 29407)
- 36,640
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29407; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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