Sanders-Clyde Elementary

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sanders-Clyde Elementary School, located on the Charleston peninsula, serves as a hub for the local community by providing a focused academic environment for students in grades PK–5. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all learners, often integrating community resources to enrich the student experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sanders-Clyde is characterized by a strong sense of community pride and identity. The school actively works to foster partnerships with parents, local organizations, and stakeholders to create a supportive network that promotes student success. With its location on Morrison Drive, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, striving to equip young students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

390

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanders-Clyde Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	11
Black	358
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
358 (91.8 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.8 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)724-7783
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 103

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanders-Clyde Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	103
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanders-Clyde Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	47.4%
Male	205	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)