North Charleston Elementary

4921 Durant Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Charleston Elementary, located at 4921 Durant Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local community within the Charleston County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and engagement with local families.

The school is situated in the heart of the North Charleston area, reflecting the vibrant and evolving character of the surrounding neighborhood. It typically offers a range of programs designed to enhance core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in enrichment activities. By maintaining a focus on building strong relationships between teachers, staff, and the community, North Charleston Elementary aims to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their personal best.

329

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Charleston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	85
Black	196
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Black
196 (59.6%)
Hispanic
85 (25.8%)
White
31 (9.4%)
Two or More
14 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)745-7107
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 44

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Charleston Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Charleston Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	45.3%
Male	180	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)