MARY FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mary Ford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in North Charleston, SC with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Mary Ford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Mary Ford Elementary, located at 3180 Thomasina McPherson Boulevard in North Charleston, SC, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charleston County School District. The school is situated in a historically significant area of North Charleston and focuses on providing comprehensive academic programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to help students develop essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during their formative years.
Beyond academics, Mary Ford Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic development. The school frequently engages with local stakeholders and families to create a cohesive support system, recognizing that student success is closely tied to community partnerships. Through its dedication to nurturing both the intellectual and social growth of its students, the school strives to provide a stable learning foundation that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Mary Ford Elementary at (843) 745-7131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7131
MARY FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Charleston, SC with about 354 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 354
- Teachers:
- 29.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 354 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARY FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- White
- 1.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.