What grades does Academy for Teaching and Learning serve?

Academy for Teaching and Learning operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Chester area.

Where is Academy for Teaching and Learning located?

Academy for Teaching and Learning is a town school in Chester, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Teaching and Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Teaching and Learning is 12.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

Is Academy for Teaching and Learning a charter school?

Academy for Teaching and Learning operates as a charter school. It is publicly funded but has more autonomy than traditional public schools in curriculum and operations.

What schools are in Chester, SC?

Schools in Chester include Academy for Teaching and Learning and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Chester area.

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Academy for Teaching and Learning — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Chester, South Carolina|Chester 01

Chester, SC 29706

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Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Thu

Progress Reports DistributedEvent

Sep

Mon

Labor Day Holiday - CCSD ClosedHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

319

Student:Teacher

12.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Chester 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(803)385-6334

Charter School

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

23 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

289

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

88% fully certified

Psychologists

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,920

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,242

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,362

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 47%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$382,567

-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr

Charlotte, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

11.8%

Uninsured residents

14.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

692

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

666

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

359 (54%)

Speech/Language Impairment

80 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

66 (10%)

Autism

49 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

37 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

329

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Teacher Planning/Conf./PD

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Progress Reports Distributed	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - CCSD Closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Early Release Day - District PD	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Teacher Planning/Conf./PD	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Fall Intersession	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Students Return/End of Q1	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Report Cards Distributed	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day Holiday - CCSD Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Early Release Day - District PD	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Progress Reports - Distributed	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - CCSD Closed	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Students/Staff Return	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Half Day/End of Q2	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - CCSD Closed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Planning/Conf./PD	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Report Cards Distributed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day Holiday - CCSD Closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Teacher Planning/Conf./PD	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Progress Reports Distributed	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday - CCSD Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Spring Intersession	Event	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Early Release - Teacher Planning	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	End of Q3	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Report Cards Distributed	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Progress Reports Distributed	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Early Release - Teacher Appreciation	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Half Day/Final Day of School/End of Q4	Event	—
Sat, May 29, 2027	High School Graduation/Teacher Planning/Conf./PD	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday - CCSD Closed	Holiday	—