LEAD Academy

Charter School 403 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lead Academy is a public charter school located in Greenville, South Carolina, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on personalized learning, aiming to cultivate a community where students are empowered to take ownership of their educational journey. By prioritizing small class sizes and a collaborative environment, Lead Academy emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the development of critical character traits such as curiosity, integrity, and resilience.

The school’s pedagogical approach often centers on project-based learning and flexible instruction, designed to meet the unique needs of a diverse student body. As a tuition-free public charter, Lead Academy is committed to accessibility, welcoming families from across the Greenville area. Its mission is deeply rooted in preparing students for long-term success by fostering an inclusive culture that encourages students to think independently and engage meaningfully with their local community.

403

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEAD Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	82
Black	242
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
242 (60.0%)
Hispanic
82 (20.3%)
White
53 (13.2%)
Two or More
19 (4.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	(864)916-1459
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 46

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 37