St. Andrew's School of Math and Science

769 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

St. Andrew's School of Math and Science (SASMS), located in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet school serving students in grades PK–5. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is recognized for its rigorous academic environment that places a primary emphasis on inquiry-based learning, particularly within the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. By integrating these core subjects into daily instruction, SASMS aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong curiosity in its students.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community culture. It frequently utilizes hands-on learning experiences, such as school gardens and laboratory-based projects, to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. Because it operates as a magnet program, the school attracts families looking for an enriched curriculum that prepares young learners for advanced study, while maintaining a commitment to the diverse needs and development of the Charleston student body.

769

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	82
Black	166
Asian	15
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	2

White
450 (58.5%)
Black
166 (21.6%)
Hispanic
82 (10.7%)
Two or More
54 (7.0%)
Asian
15 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)763-1503
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 55

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	44.6%
Male	426	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)