Academy for Teaching and Learning

Charter School 329 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy for Teaching and Learning, located on Hinton Street in Chester, South Carolina, is a specialized educational institution primarily focused on providing alternative learning opportunities for students in the Chester County School District. The school is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic environment, offering a personalized approach that emphasizes credit recovery, academic remediation, and behavioral support to help students stay on track toward graduation.

By utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction, the Academy aims to meet the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body. The curriculum is structured to help students overcome academic obstacles, providing them with the necessary resources and individualized attention to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success. In essence, the school functions as a supportive bridge, ensuring that students who face challenges in a conventional classroom setting have a dedicated pathway to complete their education and reach their academic goals.

329

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Teaching and Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	3
Black	54
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
263 (79.9%)
Black
54 (16.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Hispanic
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Chester 01
Phone:	(803)385-6334
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 35

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 33