Very Good
#394 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 33% in state
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Elementary School · Sc Public Charter School District · Orangeburg, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2349, Orangeburg, SC 29116
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Felton Laboratory Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Felton Laboratory Charter School 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,492/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittaker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
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| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 1,355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #22 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Felton Laboratory Charter School is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Felton Laboratory Charter School
Felton Laboratory Charter School is a public elementary school in Orangeburg, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Felton Laboratory Charter School
What grades does Felton Laboratory Charter School serve?
Felton Laboratory Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Felton Laboratory Charter School?
Felton Laboratory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felton Laboratory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Felton Laboratory Charter School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Felton Laboratory Charter School rank in SC?
Felton Laboratory Charter School ranks #394 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Felton Laboratory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Felton Laboratory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Felton Laboratory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Felton Laboratory Charter School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Felton Laboratory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Felton Laboratory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Felton Laboratory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Felton Laboratory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Felton Laboratory Charter School?
100.0% of students at Felton Laboratory Charter School 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (803) 536-7034
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.
- 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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