Mt. Zion Elementary

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Zion Elementary is a public school located on Johns Island, South Carolina, serving the local community within the Charleston County School District. As a rural-suburban school, it is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and historical landscape of Johns Island. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for its students in a setting that emphasizes community connection and personalized student growth.

The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its location, Mt. Zion often incorporates hands-on learning opportunities and community-based engagement into its curriculum. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the faculty and staff work to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit spirit of the Johns Island area.

258

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Zion Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	102
Black	51
Two or More	14

Hispanic
102 (39.5 %)
White
91 (35.3 %)
Black
51 (19.8 %)
Two or More
14 (5.4 %)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)559-3841
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 28

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt. Zion Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt. Zion Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	52.7%
Male	122	47.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th