Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary vs Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
Charleston · Charter other · Grades PK–12
53 students
| Measure | Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #14 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #1846 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 618 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 10% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 10%).
- •Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 10%).
- •Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 14.0).
- •Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary is the larger school with 618 students compared with 53.
- •Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary is a public school while Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary better than Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary and Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary: 618. Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary and Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education rank in South Carolina?
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary is 14th of 688 and Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).