East Point Academy

Elementary Campus
1043 Chris Drive, SC 29169

Charter School 724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Point Academy, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum centered on Mandarin Chinese immersion. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school integrates language acquisition with core subjects, aiming to foster global citizenship and cultural competency. By providing a bilingual education, East Point Academy seeks to equip its students with critical thinking skills and a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and personalized approach to learning, which encourages active student engagement and academic excellence. Beyond its focus on Mandarin proficiency, East Point Academy emphasizes character development, community involvement, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. Its location on Leaphart Street serves the Greater Columbia area, offering families a specialized alternative to traditional public schooling with a clear mission to bridge cultural divides through education.

724

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Point Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	51
Black	224
Asian	37
Two or More	88
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
316 (43.6%)
Black
224 (30.9%)
Two or More
88 (12.2%)
Hispanic
51 (7.0%)
Asian
37 (5.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SC Public Charter School District
Phone:	(803)926-5180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 51