Mt. Pleasant Academy

605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Pleasant Academy (MPA) is a historic public elementary school located in the heart of the Old Village in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic reputation and its long-standing role as a cornerstone of the local community. Because of its location in a highly sought-after historic district, the school often benefits from high levels of parental involvement and a tight-knit campus culture that emphasizes traditional values and academic excellence.

The school is part of the Charleston County School District and is known for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty. Beyond the classroom, Mt. Pleasant Academy places a significant emphasis on building character and fostering a supportive learning environment. With its classic architectural charm and proximity to the Charleston Harbor, the school maintains a distinct identity that balances the historic character of the town with the evolving educational needs of its growing student population.

630

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Pleasant Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	27
Black	34
Asian	14
Two or More	16

White
539 (85.6%)
Black
34 (5.4%)
Hispanic
27 (4.3%)
Two or More
16 (2.5%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)

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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)849-2826
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 18

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt. Pleasant Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt. Pleasant Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	48.3%
Male	326	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)