HARBOR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harbor View Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 653 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Harbor View 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.
Harbor View Elementary, located on James Island in Charleston, South Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while often integrating enrichment opportunities to foster student growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The school is deeply integrated into the local James Island community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a dedicated PTA that supports various school events and extracurricular programs. With its convenient location on Harbor View Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of students' social-emotional well-being as they prepare for their transition to middle school.
For more information, contact Harbor View Elementary at (843) 762-2749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
HARBOR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charleston, SC with about 653 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 653
- Teachers:
- 36.3
- 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 653 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARBOR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.