ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 613 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Ashley River Creative Arts 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.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary (ARCA) is a distinctive magnet school within the Charleston County School District that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a comprehensive arts-based education. Serving students in grades K–5, the school’s mission is to foster creativity and critical thinking by weaving disciplines such as visual arts, dance, drama, music, and strings into the daily learning experience. By utilizing the arts as a vehicle for instruction, the school aims to engage students deeply in their studies while helping them develop self-confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the creative process.
Located in West Ashley, ARCA is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to the "whole child" approach. The school cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to express themselves and solve problems through innovative thinking. Because it is a magnet school, it attracts families seeking a specialized educational environment where the traditional core curriculum is enhanced by regular performance opportunities, gallery showcases, and a faculty dedicated to marrying artistic expression with core academic mastery.
For more information, contact Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary at (843) 763-1555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charleston, SC with about 613 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 613
- Teachers:
- 40.3
- 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 613 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.