Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Charleston Creative Arts 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
North Charleston Creative Arts 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 North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
44%
31%
White
20%
46%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rainbow Fish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School's ranking?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School often compared to?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Charleston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School?
399 students attend North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School offer ?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School part of?
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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