Summerville Elementary

835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Summerville Elementary, located at 835 South Main Street in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina, is a long-standing educational institution serving the local community. Situated in the historic district of the town, the school plays a central role in the lives of many local families, providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As a public institution, it operates under the broader framework of the local school district, focusing on the core curriculum while fostering a sense of community pride rooted in Summerville’s small-town charm.

The school is well-regarded for its accessibility and its position within a bustling, historic part of the city. Beyond its academic offerings, Summerville Elementary acts as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing traditional educational values and student engagement. Its location on South Main Street allows it to be an integral part of the local infrastructure, reflecting the school district's commitment to providing quality instruction in a supportive and historic setting for the children of the Lowcountry.

548

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	66
Black	142
Asian	1
Two or More	34

White
305 (55.7%)
Black
142 (25.9%)
Hispanic
66 (12.0%)
Two or More
34 (6.2%)
Asian
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)873-2372
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 43

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 89