Carolina Park Elementary

3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

978 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Located in the master-planned community of Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Carolina Park Elementary is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families. Its educational approach combines rigorous academic standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning, utilizing diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles. With an active PTA and strong parent engagement, Carolina Park Elementary maintains a reputation for a supportive and high-achieving school culture that consistently strives to meet the evolving needs of its growing student population.

978

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	48
Black	52
Asian	23
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
809 (82.7 %)
Black
52 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (4.9 %)
Two or More
45 (4.6 %)
Asian
23 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)856-8060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 182

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carolina Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	149
Grade 1	171
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	182
Grade 4	158
Grade 5	178

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carolina Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	478	48.9%
Male	500	51.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

Mt. Pleasant Academy

Charleston 01

658 Students

605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (9.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th