KNIGHTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Knightsville Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, located in Summerville, SC with about 752 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 53 teachers, Knightsville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Knightsville Elementary School is located in Summerville, South Carolina, and serves as a key educational institution within the Dorchester School District Two system. Situated on Orangeburg Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students in a growing suburban community. It is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, typically offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various extracurricular opportunities to engage young learners.
As a member of the Dorchester School District Two, the school benefits from the district's reputation for prioritizing student achievement and community involvement. The facility and its staff are generally geared toward preparing students for the transition to middle school by maintaining high academic standards and promoting a supportive, inclusive classroom culture. For families residing in the Summerville area, Knightsville Elementary is recognized as a staple of the local neighborhood, dedicated to creating a safe and enriching space that encourages both academic excellence and personal character development.
For more information, contact Knightsville Elementary at (843) 873-4851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
KNIGHTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Summerville, SC with about 752 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dorchester 02
- Total Students:
- 752
- Teachers:
- 53
- 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
- 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 752 students
- White
- 64.1%
- Black or African American
- 19.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.