Alston-Bailey Elementary

820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483

646 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alston-Bailey Elementary School, located in Summerville, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in Dorchester School District Two. The school is named in honor of two prominent figures in the local community, reflecting a deep commitment to the history and educational legacy of the Summerville area. It provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to foster intellectual growth, social development, and community engagement for students in the primary grades.

The school is recognized for its dedicated approach to building a strong foundation for young learners through a balanced curriculum and a supportive campus culture. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, Alston-Bailey strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to collaborate, think critically, and prepare for their future educational journeys. Its presence on West 5th North Street places it as a central pillar in the local neighborhood, fostering close ties between families, staff, and the surrounding community.

646

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alston-Bailey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	115
Black	261
Asian	5
Two or More	71
American Indian	1

Black
261 (40.4%)
White
193 (29.9%)
Hispanic
115 (17.8%)
Two or More
71 (11.0%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
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)695-5210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 62

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 99