Orange Grove Elementary School serves 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
715 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
50%
31%
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White
39%
46%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary School?
715 students attend Orange Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Orange Grove Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Grove Elementary School?
Orange Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Elementary School offer ?
Orange Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Orange Grove Elementary School part of?
Orange Grove Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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