Carolina Voyager Charter

Charter School 402 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Carolina Voyager Charter School, located at 30 Race Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principles of personalized learning and community engagement, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with project-based learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individual student growth, Carolina Voyager aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible citizens within their local community.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the fostering of a "voyage" mindset, encouraging students to explore new ideas and take ownership of their educational journey. The school is known for its close-knit culture, which promotes active involvement from both families and the broader Charleston community. By combining traditional educational standards with innovative instructional techniques, Carolina Voyager Charter School seeks to prepare its graduates not only for the challenges of high school but for success in a rapidly changing world.

402

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Voyager Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	21
Black	51
Asian	12
Two or More	31

White
287 (71.4%)
Black
51 (12.7%)
Two or More
31 (7.7%)
Hispanic
21 (5.2%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)203-3891
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carolina Voyager Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carolina Voyager Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	48.5%
Male	207	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)