Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Charleston 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Charleston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Charleston Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Charleston 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 North Charleston Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
65%
31%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Charleston Elementary School's ranking?
North Charleston Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Charleston Elementary School often compared to?
North Charleston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend North Charleston Elementary School?
307 students attend North Charleston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of North Charleston Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Charleston Elementary School?
North Charleston Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Charleston Elementary School offer ?
North Charleston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Charleston Elementary School part of?
North Charleston Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is North Charleston Elementary School located?
North Charleston Elementary School is located in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC. There are 2 other public schools located in Park Circle.
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