Overview
Virtus Academy of South Carolina is a public other serving grades 0–10 in Florence, South Carolina. The school enrolls 686 students. It is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–10
DistrictCharter Institute at Erskine
County45041
CityFlorence
ZIP29501
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450390901699
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment686
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 %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)