MAMIE WHITESIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mamie Whitesides Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 729 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Mamie Whitesides Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Mamie Whitesides Elementary School, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Charleston County School District. Situated on Rifle Range Road, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for elementary-aged children. It serves as a central hub for its local community, emphasizing the development of foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a modern educational setting.
The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to student achievement. Like many schools in the Mount Pleasant area, Mamie Whitesides benefits from active parent involvement and a strong sense of community support, which contributes to its reputation for maintaining high standards of instruction. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the school offers a diverse range of programs designed to cater to different learning styles while fostering an inclusive and encouraging campus culture.
For more information, contact Mamie Whitesides Elementary at (843) 849-2838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
MAMIE WHITESIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 729 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 729
- Teachers:
- 42
- 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:
- 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 729 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MAMIE WHITESIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.