Pinehurst Elementary

7753 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420

656 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Pinehurst Elementary School, located on Northside Drive in North Charleston, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charleston County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing various enrichment opportunities, Pinehurst aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the classroom, Pinehurst Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding North Charleston neighborhood. The school utilizes a variety of resources to address the unique needs of its students, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where children feel safe and empowered. Through its dedicated staff and active parent engagement, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

656

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinehurst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	462
Black	140
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
462 (70.4 %)
Black
140 (21.3 %)
White
30 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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)824-8728
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 1 131

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 134