North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary

5200 Lackawanna Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29405

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is a public magnet school located in the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is distinguished by its specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with a heavy emphasis on the fine and performing arts. By embedding disciplines such as dance, drama, music, and visual arts into the daily educational experience, the school aims to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in a diverse student population.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive community environment. It prioritizes the "whole child" approach, encouraging students to explore their unique talents while building social-emotional skills in a collaborative setting. As a key institution in the Charleston County School District, North Charleston Creative Arts serves as a hub for artistic engagement, offering students unique opportunities to showcase their work through performances, exhibitions, and community-based projects that bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.

399

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	109
Black	176
Asian	2
Two or More	34

Black
176 (44.1%)
Hispanic
109 (27.3%)
White
78 (19.5%)
Two or More
34 (8.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)529-2831
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 31

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	51.1%
Male	195	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)