At a glance
Reported students
646
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
801
Alston-Bailey Elementary: 646 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 692
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Alston-Bailey Elementary
Alston-Bailey Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Summerville. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Dorchester 02. NCES reports 646 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 Black (40.4%) and White (29.9%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. 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 Alston-Bailey Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.5 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.9%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black40.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
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 Dorchester 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakbrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
649 reported students
Eagle Nest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
622 reported students
James H. Spann Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Summerville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
548 reported students
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
Public schools near Alston-Bailey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 548 | 1.6 mi |
| James H. Spann Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 577 | 1.6 mi |
| Nexton Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 944 | 3 mi |
| William M. Reeves Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 930 | 3.2 mi |
| Flowertown Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 783 | 3.2 mi |
| Newington Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 862 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alston-Bailey Elementary
What grades does Alston-Bailey Elementary serve?
Alston-Bailey Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dorchester 02.
How many students attend Alston-Bailey Elementary?
Alston-Bailey Elementary reported 646 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 692 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alston-Bailey Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 646 students and 50.5 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 Alston-Bailey Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alston-Bailey Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dorchester 02 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Alston-Bailey Elementary in?
Alston-Bailey Elementary is part of Dorchester 02, based in Summerville, SC, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alston-Bailey Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Summerville Elementary (1.6 mi), James H. Spann Elementary (1.6 mi), Nexton Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.