At a glance
Reported students
358
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
438.5
Charleston Elementary School: 358 reported students.
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
- 354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Charleston Elementary School
Charleston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Charleston. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Bradley County Schools. NCES reports 358 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charleston Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each 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
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- 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
- White83%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black3.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
Not reported as 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 Bradley County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
323 reported students
Prospect Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Park View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
Hopewell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Public schools near Charleston Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 317 | 1.2 mi |
| North Lee Elementary School Elementary · Bradley County Schools | PK–05 | 485 | 6.9 mi |
| E.L. Ross Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland City Schools | 03–05 | 272 | 7.4 mi |
| D.P. Yates Primary School Elementary · Cleveland City Schools | PK–02 | 288 | 7.5 mi |
| Hopewell Elementary School Elementary · Bradley County Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 8 mi |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland City Schools | PK–05 | 481 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Elementary School
What grades does Charleston Elementary School serve?
Charleston Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bradley County Schools.
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School reported 358 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 354 students.
Is Charleston Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charleston Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bradley County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Charleston Elementary School in?
Charleston Elementary School is part of Bradley County Schools, based in Cleveland, TN, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charleston Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Calhoun Elementary School (1.2 mi), North Lee Elementary School (6.9 mi), E.L. Ross Elementary School (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.