At a glance
Reported students
766
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
734
Bowen's Corner Elementary: 766 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Bowen's Corner Elementary
Bowen's Corner Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hanahan. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Berkeley 01. NCES reports 766 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowen's Corner Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.2%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black8.2%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berkeley 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
College Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
750 reported students
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
808 reported students
Westview Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
688 reported students
Moncks Corner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Boulder Bluff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Berkeley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Public schools near Bowen's Corner Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 957 | 1.6 mi |
| Marrington Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 449 | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Holly Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 548 | 2.2 mi |
| Goose Creek Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 923 | 2.5 mi |
| Howe Hall AIMS Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | KG–05 | 418 | 2.7 mi |
| GREEN Charter School Lowcountry Elementary · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | KG–08 | 301 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowen's Corner Elementary
What grades does Bowen's Corner Elementary serve?
Bowen's Corner Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Berkeley 01.
How many students attend Bowen's Corner Elementary?
Bowen's Corner Elementary reported 766 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 759 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowen's Corner Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 766 students and 48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowen's Corner Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowen's Corner Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berkeley 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bowen's Corner Elementary in?
Bowen's Corner Elementary is part of Berkeley 01, based in Moncks Corner, SC, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowen's Corner Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hanahan Elementary (1.6 mi), Marrington Elementary (2.2 mi), Mount Holly Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.