Chicora Elementary

3100 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

320 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Chicora Elementary, located on Carner Avenue in North Charleston, is a public school within the Charleston County School District (CCSD). Serving a diverse student population in the heart of North Charleston, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique socioeconomic challenges often faced by students in the area.

The school is notable for its commitment to community engagement and student development, frequently collaborating with local organizations and district initiatives to expand resources for its families. Through a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Chicora Elementary aims to foster a culture of achievement and equity, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

320

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicora Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	23
Black	285
Two or More	5

Black
285 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (7.2 %)
White
7 (2.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)

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)746-2210
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chicora Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chicora Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	49.1%
Male	163	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)