Nexton Elementary

1,025 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nexton Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Nexton in Summerville, South Carolina, is a modern public school serving students in the Berkeley County School District. As a relatively new institution, the school is designed to reflect the innovative and forward-thinking nature of the surrounding Nexton development. It emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, utilizing contemporary architectural designs and technology-integrated classrooms to support a diverse student body from the rapidly growing suburban area.

The school is known for its strong community focus, functioning as a central hub for families residing in the nearby residential neighborhoods. Academically, Nexton Elementary prioritizes rigorous instruction while promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement. By fostering partnerships between educators, students, and parents, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all within a vibrant and expanding suburban landscape.

1,025

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nexton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	126
Black	221
Asian	18
Two or More	106
Pacific Islander	1

White
553 (54.0 %)
Black
221 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
126 (12.3 %)
Two or More
106 (10.3 %)
Asian
18 (1.8 %)
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:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)900-3222
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 157

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 190

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 177