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#585 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 50% in state
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · North Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5200 Lackawanna Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,566
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Bilingual AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Malcolm C. Hursey MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| North Charleston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Matilda F. Dunston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #47 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is a public elementary school in North Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
What grades does North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary serve?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary rank in SC?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary ranks #585 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary a charter school?
No, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
100.0% of students at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (843) 529-2831
- Area population (ZIP 29405)
- 26,717
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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