Matilda F. Dunston Elementary

1825 Remount Road
North Charleston, SC 29406

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matilda Dunston Elementary, located on Remount Road in North Charleston, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Charleston County School District. As a Title I school, it is deeply committed to supporting a diverse student body by providing essential resources aimed at closing achievement gaps and fostering an equitable learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to create a safe, nurturing community where students feel encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its core curriculum, Matilda Dunston focuses on holistic development through various community partnerships and school-wide initiatives. The school staff works to build strong relationships with families, recognizing that collaborative engagement is key to student success. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character development, Matilda Dunston Elementary seeks to equip its students with the confidence and academic preparation necessary to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

436

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	225
Black	164
Asian	1
Two or More	12

Hispanic
225 (51.6 %)
Black
164 (37.6 %)
White
34 (7.8 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)745-7109
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 48

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	45.6%
Male	237	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)