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The Palmetto Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

PublicGrades 5–12
Columbia, South Carolina · Dept of Juvenile Justice
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students110
Student:Teacher5.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo
The Palmetto Empowerment and Enrichment Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
110
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
97%+21.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

The Palmetto Empowerment and Enrichment Academy is a public other serving grades 5–12 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 110 students. It is part of the Dept of Juvenile Justice district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span5–12
DistrictDept of Juvenile Justice
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29210
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450342001187

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment110

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)