EAST COOPER MONTESSORI CHARTER
East Cooper Montessori Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 377 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 21 teachers, East Cooper Montessori Charter 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.
East Cooper Montessori Charter School (ECMCS), located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. The curriculum is delivered through mixed-age classrooms, allowing students to learn at their own pace while developing strong social-emotional skills and a sense of community responsibility within a carefully prepared environment.
Beyond its academic focus, ECMCS is known for its commitment to holistic development and community engagement. By utilizing hands-on, experiential learning materials and fostering collaborative projects, the school encourages students to become active participants in their own education. As a charter institution, it operates with a unique organizational structure that encourages close collaboration between faculty, staff, and families, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience that honors the individual development of every child within the Mount Pleasant area.
For more information, contact East Cooper Montessori Charter at (843) 216-2883 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) 216-2883
EAST COOPER MONTESSORI CHARTER is a public Charter school in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Charleston 01 - District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 377
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- 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 377 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST COOPER MONTESSORI CHARTER is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.