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East Link Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

East Link Academy is a K-8 charter school in Greenville, SC, serving 258 students under the Limestone Charters Association. This small school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 95th percentile statewide, making it one of the top-performing schools in the area.

The academic results here are truly impressive. In 6th and 7th grade math, 95.4% of students are proficient—that's more than 50 percentage points above the state average. Reading scores are equally strong, with 6th and 7th grade ELA proficiency at 91% and 90.9%, respectively, compared to state averages in the mid-to-high 50s. East Link also stands out for its efficiency: at $9,427 per student, it spends significantly less than nearby schools like Thomas E. Kerns Elementary ($15,816) and Sterling School ($14,089), yet it competes with—and sometimes beats—these elite schools. For example, East Link's 5th grade reading (89.3% proficient) outpaces Pelham Road Elementary (84.4%), and its middle school math is on par with Sterling's. The contrast with LEAD Academy, another charter just 1.7 miles away, is stark: East Link's 6th grade math proficiency is nearly triple LEAD's (95.4% vs. 35.8%).

Beyond test scores, East Link has made remarkable progress in attendance. Chronic absenteeism dropped from 16.3% in 2023-2024 to 8.2% in 2024-2025—half the state average of 22.3%. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, giving kids more individual attention than at any comparable school in the area. While 4th grade scores dipped slightly in the most recent year, they remain above state averages. For families seeking a high-performing, cost-effective K-8 option in Greenville, East Link Academy delivers exceptional results with a focused, efficient model.

258

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,603

Per pupil spending ?

1.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2023-24) ?

85%

Students (all grades) with required immunizations (2025-26)

78 Global Drive Drive Suite 200
Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 775-1733

District: Limestone Charters Association

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.1%

Hispanic:

24.0%

African American:

21.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2024 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (85% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Limestone Charters Association

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg51%

South Carolina avg54%

Elementary school

33^rd of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 1 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

3^rd of 341

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 1%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Limestone Charters Association

25^th of 75Limestone Charters Association among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.5	33 of 661	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	96.4	12 of 639	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	24 of 643	96.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics87%+39 vs state

English Language Arts86%+24 vs state

Science80%+29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)						SC READY Mathematics (2026)						SC READY Science (2026)		EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2026)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Vaccination: Students (all grades) with required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
East Link Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	78 Global Drive Drive Suite 200	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 775-1733	258	22	11.5	1.2%	101 (39.1%)	56 (21.7%)	62 (24.0%)	31 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	92.5	33^rd of 661 public elementary schools	95.0%		96.4	12^th of 639 public elementary schools	98.1%	21	89.7	70.6	89.3	91.0	90.9		87.2	85.2	75.0	95.4	95.4		70.6	95.5		85%		$12,603	$167	$44	$211	$7,658	$4,734	$12,392
Reedy Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	61 Isbell Lane	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(864) 452-1300	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																91%
Sara Collins Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Parkins Mill Road	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-3200	917	59	15.4	50.3%	512 (55.8%)	232 (25.3%)	120 (13.1%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.6%)	76.1	147^th of 661 public elementary schools	77.8%		73.6	174^th of 639 public elementary schools	72.8%	27	67.2	74.8	81.6				61.6	59.5	75.8				64.9			96%		$12,969	$582	$464	$1,045	$11,140	$784	$11,924
LEAD Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	804 Mauldin Rd.	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(864) 916-1459	403	31	13.1	78.0%	53 (13.2%)	242 (60.0%)	82 (20.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.7%)	26.5	486^th of 661 public elementary schools	26.5%		30.5	446^th of 639 public elementary schools	30.2%	40	56.5	60.4	45.4	47.7	65.9	60.6	32.6	31.2	22.7	35.8	34.2	39.4	39.6	35.7		91%		$10,988	$395	$559	$954	$7,624	$2,410	$10,034
Blythe Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Blythe Drive	Greenville	29605	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 355-4400	866	55	15.7	60.9%	297 (34.3%)	232 (26.8%)	278 (32.1%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.4%)	76	148^th of 661 public elementary schools	77.6%		78.4	131^st of 639 public elementary schools	79.5%	17	71.1	76.8	69.1				67.6	59.7	63.9				69.0			94%		$12,387	$805	$446	$1,252	$10,333	$802	$11,135
Sterling School	Public	PK, KG-8	99 John McCarroll Way	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-4480	749	51	14.7	44.2%	398 (53.1%)	166 (22.2%)	48 (6.4%)	89 (11.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.1%)	97.6	4^th of 661 public elementary schools	99.4%		98	4^th of 639 public elementary schools	99.4%		91.9	89.4	91.0	98.9	100.0	100.0	87.4	84.4	86.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	86.9	100.0	100.0	93%		$13,661	$719	$436	$1,155	$11,584	$922	$12,505
Augusta Circle Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Winyah Street	Greenville	29605	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-1200	602	35	17.1	12.3%	540 (89.7%)	30 (5.0%)	17 (2.8%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	98.6	2^nd of 661 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.8	2^nd of 639 public elementary schools	99.7%		96.3	100.0	93.4				90.6	96.4	92.4				98.8			96%		$12,059	$495	$386	$881	$10,388	$791	$11,178
GREEN Charter School Simpsonville	Public, Charter	K-8	1100 Brookfield Blvd	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 326-2151	367	26	14.1	—	199 (54.2%)	30 (8.2%)	58 (15.8%)	43 (11.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.4%)	77.3	138^th of 661 public elementary schools	79.1%					(n/a)	80.2	81.9	73.8	71.1	72.6		61.7	62.6	53.8	50.6	53.6		63.8	63.8		89%		$9,239	$230	$288	$518	$7,238	$1,484	$8,722
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6650 Frontage Road at White Horse Road	Greenville	29605	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-1300	522	35	14.7	—	41 (7.9%)	211 (40.4%)	243 (46.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (3.8%)	30.9	449^th of 661 public elementary schools	32.1%		20.8	525^th of 639 public elementary schools	17.8%	76	65.4	43.1	55.5				64.1	25.5	36.1				34.3			92%		$14,744	$1,975	$808	$2,783	$11,121	$840	$11,961
East North Street Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1720 East North Street	Greenville	29607	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(864) 355-2900	668	51	13.1	—	128 (19.2%)	300 (44.9%)	177 (26.5%)	14 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	40 (6.0%)	45	356^th of 661 public elementary schools	46.1%		43.9	348^th of 639 public elementary schools	45.5%	8	67.8	48.1	50.9				66.6	56.7	35.1				51.0			91%		$14,624	$1,665	$560	$2,225	$11,580	$819	$12,399

Frequently Asked Questions about East Link Academy

How many students attend East Link Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 258 students attended East Link Academy.

Is East Link Academy a good school?

Yes! East Link Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 661 South Carolina elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of East Link Academy?

Students at East Link Academy are 39% White, 24% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is East Link Academy in?

Limestone Charters Association

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2025–26 EOCEP & SC READY test scoresAug 10, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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