CAROLINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Carolina Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 663 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Carolina Park 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.
Located in the master-planned community of Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Carolina Park Elementary is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families. Its educational approach combines rigorous academic standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning, utilizing diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles. With an active PTA and strong parent engagement, Carolina Park Elementary maintains a reputation for a supportive and high-achieving school culture that consistently strives to meet the evolving needs of its growing student population.
For more information, contact Carolina Park Elementary at (843) 856-8060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
CAROLINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 36.4
- 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 663 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAROLINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.