Coosa Elementary

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coosa Elementary School, located at 45 Middle Road in Beaufort, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students in the Beaufort County School District. Situated in a coastal community, the school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The faculty and staff emphasize academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong relationships with both students and their families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Coosa Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. The school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by promoting core values like integrity, curiosity, and collaboration. As part of the broader Beaufort community, the school plays a vital role in supporting the local area's educational needs while maintaining a dedicated and nurturing campus culture.

461

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	47
Black	82
Asian	2
Two or More	35

White
295 (64.0 %)
Black
82 (17.8 %)
Hispanic
47 (10.2 %)
Two or More
35 (7.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-6100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coosa Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coosa Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	52.1%
Male	221	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th