At a glance
Reported students
569
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary: 569 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in North Charleston. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Charleston 01. NCES reports 569 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and Black (25.8%). English learners represent 41.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 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 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
- 41.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White6.3%
- Hispanic63.6%
- Black25.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
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.
Lambs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
James Island Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
Oakland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
618 reported students
Harbor View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
630 reported students
Public schools near Matilda F. Dunston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 399 | 1.1 mi |
| Compass Collegiate Academy Elementary · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | KG–05 | 155 | 1.6 mi |
| North Charleston Elementary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 329 | 1.9 mi |
| Midland Park Primary Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–KG | 357 | 2.3 mi |
| Hanahan Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 957 | 2.7 mi |
| Meeting Street Brentwood Elementary · Charleston 01 | PK–08 | 806 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
What grades does Matilda F. Dunston Elementary serve?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charleston 01.
How many students attend Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary reported 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 569 students and 44 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charleston 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Matilda F. Dunston Elementary in?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary (1.1 mi), Compass Collegiate Academy (1.6 mi), North Charleston Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.