Bowen's Corner Elementary

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bowen’s Corner Elementary, located in the growing community of Hanahan, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Berkeley County School District. As a primary education facility, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for middle school and future academic success.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel, often serving as a focal point for families residing in the Hanahan area. By prioritizing parental involvement and community partnerships, Bowen’s Corner Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, students, and families work together to promote student achievement. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive setting.

779

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowen's Corner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	142
Black	65
Asian	24
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
484 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
142 (18.2 %)
Black
65 (8.3 %)
Two or More
63 (8.1 %)
Asian
24 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)572-5567
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 20

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 123