Charleston Progressive

184 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charleston Progressive Academy, located on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, serves as a K-5 public magnet school within the Charleston County School District. The school is defined by its commitment to a progressive educational philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on learning, student-centered inquiry, and the integration of the arts and sciences. By fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are actively engaged in their own learning process.

Beyond its academic focus, Charleston Progressive is deeply integrated into the local community, utilizing its downtown location to offer students unique experiential learning opportunities. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture where teachers, students, and families work together to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. As a magnet school, it attracts students from diverse backgrounds across the district, all united by a shared interest in a dynamic, project-based curriculum that prepares them for long-term academic success.

184

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charleston Progressive
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	173
Two or More	6

Black
173 (94.0%)
Two or More
6 (3.3%)
Hispanic
3 (1.6%)
White
2 (1.1%)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)720-2967
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charleston Progressive
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charleston Progressive
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	87	47.3%
Male	97	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)