Eagle Nest Elementary

8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eagle Nest Elementary, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charleston County School District. Situated in the River Oaks community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse and rapidly growing school district, Eagle Nest focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success while nurturing their individual talents and interests.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its efforts to build a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding North Charleston community. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and safety, Eagle Nest Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. The school actively works to meet the unique needs of its student body, often utilizing extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives to create a sense of belonging and school spirit among its young learners.

653

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagle Nest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	204
Black	213
Asian	19
Two or More	77
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
213 (32.6%)
Hispanic
204 (31.2%)
White
135 (20.7%)
Two or More
77 (11.8%)
Asian
19 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)695-2460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 106