North Vista Elementary

1200 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501

446 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Vista Elementary, located at 1100 North Irby Street in Florence, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Florence School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and engaging instructional practices, North Vista aims to provide a strong educational foundation for children in the local community as they prepare for middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its dedication to community involvement and the success of its diverse student body. In addition to a core curriculum that aligns with state academic standards, North Vista emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and community stakeholders, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that promotes lifelong learning and positive character development.

446

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	11
Black	404
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
404 (90.6%)
Two or More
22 (4.9%)
Hispanic
11 (2.5%)
White
5 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)664-8159
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	47.8%
Male	233	52.2%

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