Carolina Park Elementary

3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

931 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Located in the master-planned community of Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Carolina Park Elementary is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families. Its educational approach combines rigorous academic standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning, utilizing diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles. With an active PTA and strong parent engagement, Carolina Park Elementary maintains a reputation for a supportive and high-achieving school culture that consistently strives to meet the evolving needs of its growing student population.

931

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	768
Hispanic	45
Black	48
Asian	24
Two or More	46

White
768 (82.5%)
Black
48 (5.2%)
Two or More
46 (4.9%)
Hispanic
45 (4.8%)
Asian
24 (2.6%)

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)856-8060
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 99

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 192

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carolina Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	169
Grade 3	171
Grade 4	158
Grade 5	192

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carolina Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	448	48.1%
Male	483	51.9%

Elementary School K - 8th

Mt. Pleasant Academy

Charleston 01

630 Students

605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (9.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th