Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter

3021 Fred Nash Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Charter School 314 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success (PALS) is a public charter school located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a personalized educational environment, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and character development. By functioning as a charter school, PALS offers an alternative to the traditional public school model, allowing for more flexibility in its curriculum and instructional methods to better meet the specific needs of its diverse student population.

The school is deeply committed to a holistic approach to education, integrating community involvement and parental partnership into its core mission. With its location on Fred Nash Boulevard, PALS serves as a community hub for families in the Myrtle Beach area who are seeking a tuition-free, high-quality public education option. Through its emphasis on foundational learning and a collaborative school culture, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success strives to prepare its students for future academic success in high school and beyond.

314

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	30
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	18

White
250 (79.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (9.6 %)
Two or More
18 (5.7 %)
Black
10 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)293-1725
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 36

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	36
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	50.3%
Male	156	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)