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

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Chester, SC 29706

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Tue

Early Release Day - District PD half_dayDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

Fall Festival Planning MeetingStaff DayDistrict-wide

Please come help us plan a fun fall festival for students and their families.

Oct

Mon

Teacher Planning/Conf./PDStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election Day Holiday - CCSD ClosedHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

Early Release Day - District PD half_dayDistrict-wide

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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

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Early Release Day - District PD

half_day

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Fall Festival Planning Meeting

Please come help us plan a fun fall festival for students and their families.

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Teacher Planning/Conf./PD

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chester 01. Academy for Teaching and Learning follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Early Release Day - District PD District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Fall Festival Planning MeetingDistrict-wide Please come help us plan a fun fall festival for students and their families.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Teacher Planning/Conf./PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day Holiday - CCSD ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Early Release Day - District PD District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Planning/Conf./PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day Holiday - CCSD ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Teacher Planning/Conf./PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday - CCSD ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Jazz Performance Assessment District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Early Release - Teacher PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Early Release - Teacher AppreciationDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, May 29, 2027	High School Graduation/Teacher Planning/Conf./PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—