At a glance
Reported students
165
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Edith L. Frierson Montessori: 165 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13.8:1 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
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Edith L. Frierson Montessori
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Wadmalaw Island. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Charleston 01. NCES reports 165 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 (49.1%) and Black (27.3%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. 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 Edith L. Frierson Montessori
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.1%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black27.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
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 Charleston 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. James Santee Elementary-Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
167 reported students
Minnie Hughes Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
174 reported students
Charleston Development Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
151 reported students
Charleston Progressive
Elementary · Grades PK–05
184 reported students
Mitchell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
188 reported students
Jane Edwards Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
92 reported students
Public schools near Edith L. Frierson Montessori
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Leadership Charter School Other · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–12 | 520 | 6.9 mi |
| St. Johns High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 390 | 7.6 mi |
| Baptist Hill High High · Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 507 | 7.6 mi |
| Jane Edwards Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–06 | 92 | 8 mi |
| Haut Gap Middle Middle · Charleston 01 | 06–08 | 412 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edith L. Frierson Montessori
What grades does Edith L. Frierson Montessori serve?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charleston 01.
How many students attend Edith L. Frierson Montessori?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori reported 165 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edith L. Frierson Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 165 students and 12 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 Edith L. Frierson Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Edith L. Frierson Montessori in?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is part of Charleston 01, based in Charleston, SC, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edith L. Frierson Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lowcountry Leadership Charter School (6.9 mi), St. Johns High (7.6 mi), Baptist Hill High (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.