Eagle Nest Elementary School

8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eagle Nest 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 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Eagle Nest Elementary serves the eastern part of North Charleston, SC, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eagle Nest Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#647 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
43%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
52%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
31%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
33%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
21%
46%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
12%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
79%
0.74

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Nest Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is ranked #647 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Eagle Nest Elementary School often compared to?
Eagle Nest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School, Fort Dorchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School?
653 students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Eagle Nest Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Nest Elementary School?
Eagle Nest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Nest Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eagle Nest Elementary School part of?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Eagle Nest Elementary serves the eastern part of North Charleston, SC, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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