Eagle Nest Elementary School

8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eagle Nest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eagle Nest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Eagle Nest Elementary School's student population of 680 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Eagle Nest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Nest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#654 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eagle Nest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eagle Nest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eagle Nest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
26%
13%
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Black
37%
31%
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White
26%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Eagle Nest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eagle Nest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eagle Nest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Nest Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Eagle Nest Elementary School often compared to?
Eagle Nest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School, Fort Dorchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School?
680 students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Eagle Nest Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Nest Elementary School?
Eagle Nest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Nest Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Nest Elementary School part of?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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