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#35 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 18% of private schools

Foundation Christian School

School · Gaston, SC

A private school in Gaston, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1605 OLD STATE ROAD, Gaston, SC 29053

  • 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,464
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Enrollment41
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Foundation Christian 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,600/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaston), 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

$54,141

Median home value

$116,700

Median rent

$947/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.8%
Hispanic7.3%
Two or More4.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Foundation Christian School is listed in Gaston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Foundation Christian School

Foundation Christian School is a private school in Gaston, SC, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foundation Christian School

What grades does Foundation Christian School serve?

Foundation Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Foundation Christian School?

Foundation Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundation Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Foundation Christian School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Foundation Christian School rank in SC?

Foundation Christian School ranks #35 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Foundation Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Foundation Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Foundation Christian School a private school?

Yes, Foundation Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Foundation Christian School a religious school?

Foundation Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
41
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Calhoun County
Area population (ZIP 29053)
20,818
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
34.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 29053; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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