Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. C. Corcoran Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A. C. Corcoran Elementary serves the northwest part of Charleston, SC, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School's student population of 743 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. C. Corcoran Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
49%
31%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. C. Corcoran Elementary School's ranking?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School is ranked #1055 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. C. Corcoran Elementary School often compared to?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori, Orange Grove Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend A. C. Corcoran Elementary School?
743 students attend A. C. Corcoran Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of A. C. Corcoran Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. C. Corcoran Elementary School?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. C. Corcoran Elementary School offer ?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. C. Corcoran Elementary School part of?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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