MT. ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mt. Zion Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Johns Island, SC with about 264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Mt. Zion Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Mt. Zion Elementary is a public school located on Johns Island, South Carolina, serving the local community within the Charleston County School District. As a rural-suburban school, it is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and historical landscape of Johns Island. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for its students in a setting that emphasizes community connection and personalized student growth.
The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its location, Mt. Zion often incorporates hands-on learning opportunities and community-based engagement into its curriculum. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the faculty and staff work to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit spirit of the Johns Island area.
For more information, contact Mt. Zion Elementary at (843) 559-3841 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
MT. ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Johns Island, SC with about 264 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 264
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 264 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.3%
- Black or African American
- 39.0%
- White
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
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.