District Overview
Headquartered at 6923 North Trenholm Road (Suite 133) in Columbia, South Carolina, the Limestone Charters Association operates as an active, independent charter school district serving communities across a predominantly rural fringe geographic setting. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district oversees 13 operational charter campuses that collectively provide a comprehensive public education spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families seeking tailored learning environments benefit from the district's broad educational continuum, which blends local charter autonomy with structured academic pathways across all primary, middle, and high school grade levels.

The district supports a thriving student body of 7,387 children, featuring a balanced gender distribution and a strong concentration in high school enrollment, with more than 4,100 students enrolled across grades 9 through 12 alone. Reflecting a diverse regional community, the student population includes vibrant representation across various backgrounds, including approximately 64.5% White, 21.4% Black, 7.5% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial students, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander learners. To maintain high academic standards and student care, the association maintains a substantial operational workforce comprising roughly 1,400 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 820 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 71 instructional aides, and more than 500 support staff personnel, ensuring a strong framework of academic instruction and institutional guidance across all its member schools.
13
Total Schools
7,387
Total Students
820.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Limestone Charters Association
Demographic Student Count
White4,768
Hispanic551
Black1,580
Asian102
Two or More368
American Indian15
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    4,768 (64.5%)
  • Black
    1,580 (21.4%)
  • Hispanic
    551 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    368 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    102 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Limestone Charters Association
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle0
High7
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:13 Charter Schools
Number of schools:13
Students:7,387*
Teachers (FTE):820.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.0
Schools in Limestone Charters Association
Found 13 Schools