Lambs Elementary

6800 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29458

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lambs Elementary, located on Dorchester Road in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a public school within the Charleston County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, literacy, and social-emotional development. Its location in North Charleston places it at the heart of a busy residential and commercial corridor, making it a central hub for the surrounding families.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and academic growth. In addition to standard curriculum requirements, Lambs Elementary often incorporates programs designed to address the specific needs of its student body, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for young learners in the North Charleston area.

580

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lambs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	222
Black	204
Asian	11
Two or More	48

Hispanic
222 (38.3%)
Black
204 (35.2%)
White
95 (16.4%)
Two or More
48 (8.3%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)

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)767-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 86

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lambs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lambs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	50.5%
Male	287	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)