NORTH CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Charleston Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in North Charleston, SC with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, North Charleston Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
North Charleston Elementary, located at 4921 Durant Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local community within the Charleston County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and engagement with local families.
The school is situated in the heart of the North Charleston area, reflecting the vibrant and evolving character of the surrounding neighborhood. It typically offers a range of programs designed to enhance core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in enrichment activities. By maintaining a focus on building strong relationships between teachers, staff, and the community, North Charleston Elementary aims to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact North Charleston Elementary at (843) 745-7107 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) 745-7107
NORTH CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Charleston, SC with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 46.8
- 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 519 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.5%
- White
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.