DANIEL ISLAND SCHOOL
Daniel Island School is a public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 1,191 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, Daniel Island School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Daniel Island School is a highly regarded Pre-K through 8th-grade public school located in the master-planned community of Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. As a part of the Charleston County School District, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing a strong sense of community, parental involvement, and academic excellence. The school is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum that focuses on preparing students for high school success while fostering personal growth and critical thinking skills in its middle-level students.
Beyond academics, Daniel Island School places a significant emphasis on character development and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs. Its location within a vibrant, walkable neighborhood allows for unique partnerships between the school and local residents, creating a supportive environment for students. Consistently recognized for high performance ratings within the state, the school remains a primary draw for families moving to the Daniel Island area due to its reputation for maintaining rigorous standards and a positive school climate.
For more information, contact Daniel Island School at (843) 471-2301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
DANIEL ISLAND SCHOOL is a public school in Charleston, SC with about 1,191 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Berkeley 01
- Total Students:
- 1,191
- Teachers:
- 71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,191 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DANIEL ISLAND SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.