Matilda F. Dunston Elementary

1825 Remount Road
North Charleston, SC 29406

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matilda Dunston Elementary, located on Remount Road in North Charleston, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Charleston County School District. As a Title I school, it is deeply committed to supporting a diverse student body by providing essential resources aimed at closing achievement gaps and fostering an equitable learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to create a safe, nurturing community where students feel encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its core curriculum, Matilda Dunston focuses on holistic development through various community partnerships and school-wide initiatives. The school staff works to build strong relationships with families, recognizing that collaborative engagement is key to student success. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character development, Matilda Dunston Elementary seeks to equip its students with the confidence and academic preparation necessary to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

569

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	362
Black	147
Asian	2
Two or More	22

Hispanic
362 (63.6%)
Black
147 (25.8%)
White
36 (6.3%)
Two or More
22 (3.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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)745-7109
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 46

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88