PEPPERHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pepperhill Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in North Charleston, SC with about 608 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 39 teachers, Pepperhill Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Pepperhill Elementary School, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Charleston County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong passion for learning through various instructional strategies and classroom engagement.

Beyond academics, Pepperhill Elementary focuses on building a strong community culture through active partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. The school environment is characterized by an emphasis on character education and inclusivity, ensuring that students from various backgrounds feel welcomed and encouraged. With its commitment to providing equitable opportunities and resources, Pepperhill strives to empower its students to become productive, confident members of the North Charleston community and beyond.

For more information, contact Pepperhill Elementary at (843) 767-5905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3300 Creola Road
North Charleston, SC 29420
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PEPPERHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Charleston, SC with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Charleston 01
Total Students:
608
Teachers:
39.9
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 608 students

Black or African American
69.1%
Hispanic/Latino
17.9%
White
8.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.