MEETING STREET ELEMENTARY AT BRENTWOOD

Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in North Charleston, SC with about 568 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 88 teachers, Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood is a unique public-private partnership school located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Operating as part of a network that emphasizes high expectations and rigorous academic standards, the school is designed to bridge the opportunity gap for students in the Brentwood community. It functions with a longer school day and an extended academic year, providing students with more instructional time to master core subjects while fostering a culture of college readiness from an early age.

The school is well-known for its intensive focus on "character and excellence," integrating social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum alongside a data-driven approach to academics. By combining the resources and operational flexibility of the Meeting Street network with the oversight of the Charleston County School District, the school aims to create a highly supportive environment for both students and staff. With a strong emphasis on consistent teacher coaching and family engagement, Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood strives to ensure that every student is on a clear trajectory toward academic success and long-term achievement.

For more information, contact Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood at (843) 735-7102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.