The Montessori School of Camden
Charter School
124 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Montessori School of Camden (MSC), located at 2 Montessori Way in Camden, South Carolina, is a private educational institution dedicated to fostering the development of children through the time-honored Montessori method. Serving students in a nurturing and carefully prepared environment, the school emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on discovery, and collaborative play. By prioritizing the unique pace and interests of each child, the school aims to cultivate independence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong passion for learning within a supportive community setting.
The curriculum at MSC is designed to address the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of students, typically spanning early childhood through elementary levels. The classrooms are equipped with specialized, tactile learning materials that allow children to engage deeply with subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and cultural studies. Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on grace and courtesy, encouraging students to develop respect for themselves, their peers, and the environment, ultimately preparing them to be conscientious and capable citizens in their broader community.
The curriculum at MSC is designed to address the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of students, typically spanning early childhood through elementary levels. The classrooms are equipped with specialized, tactile learning materials that allow children to engage deeply with subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and cultural studies. Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on grace and courtesy, encouraging students to develop respect for themselves, their peers, and the environment, ultimately preparing them to be conscientious and capable citizens in their broader community.
124
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 18 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White97 (78.2 %)
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Black18 (14.5 %)
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Hispanic6 (4.8 %)
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Asian2 (1.6 %)
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Two or More1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Charter Institute at Erskine |
| Phone: | (803)432-6828 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 124 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
26
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
17
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
14
Grade 4
12
Grade 5
7
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
5
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Grade 1 | 17 |
| Grade 2 | 16 |
| Grade 3 | 14 |
| Grade 4 | 12 |
| Grade 5 | 7 |
| Grade 6 | 5 |
| Grade 7 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 63 | 50.8% |
| Male | 61 | 49.2% |
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