DRAYTON HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Drayton Hall Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 793 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Drayton Hall Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Drayton Hall Elementary School, located on Ashley River Road in Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Charleston County School District. Situated in a historic and scenic area of the Lowcountry, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in the surrounding West Ashley community. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for modern learning demands.
Beyond its core academics, Drayton Hall Elementary is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that cater to diverse student interests, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond, reflecting the broader mission of the district to provide equitable and high-quality education to all children in the area.
For more information, contact Drayton Hall Elementary at (843) 852-0678 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
DRAYTON HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charleston, SC with about 793 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 793
- Teachers:
- 44.5
- 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:
- 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 793 students
- White
- 68.5%
- Black or African American
- 18.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- 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.