Sullivan's Island Elementary

2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sullivan’s Island Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in the charming coastal community of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is part of the Charleston County School District and is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. Its location just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean plays a significant role in the school's culture, often integrating environmental stewardship and outdoor learning into the student experience.

The school is well-known for its active parent community and its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and character development. Because of its unique setting and reputation, Sullivan’s Island Elementary consistently maintains high ratings from parents and educational organizations alike. It serves as a central hub for the island’s community, blending traditional instructional excellence with a focus on creativity, community engagement, and the specific needs of its diverse student body.

497

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sullivan's Island Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
452 (90.9%)
Hispanic
26 (5.2%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)883-3118
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 16

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sullivan's Island Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sullivan's Island Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	49.7%
Male	250	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)