Harbor View Elementary

1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harbor View Elementary, located on James Island in Charleston, South Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while often integrating enrichment opportunities to foster student growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the local James Island community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a dedicated PTA that supports various school events and extracurricular programs. With its convenient location on Harbor View Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of students' social-emotional well-being as they prepare for their transition to middle school.

639

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harbor View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	22
Black	68
Asian	11
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	3

White
497 (77.8 %)
Black
68 (10.6 %)
Two or More
38 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)762-2749
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 36

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harbor View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harbor View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	46.9%
Male	339	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)