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Carolina Park Elementary School

3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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Top 10%

Tel: (843) 856-8060

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Carolina Park Elementary School serves 876 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Carolina Park Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 876 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carolina Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Carolina Park Elementary School's student population of 876 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

876 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Carolina Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Carolina Park Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#84 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Carolina Park Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carolina Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carolina Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Carolina Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

33%

White

81%

49%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Carolina Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.34

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Carolina Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Charleston 01 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carolina Park Elementary School's ranking?

Carolina Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Carolina Park Elementary School?

876 students attend Carolina Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Carolina Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carolina Park Elementary School?

Carolina Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Carolina Park Elementary School offer ?

Carolina Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Carolina Park Elementary School part of?

Carolina Park Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 876 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education