- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt. Pleasant, SC
Charles Pinckney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles Pinckney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450144000429
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Pinckney Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Mt. Pleasant · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Pinckney Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Pinckney Elementary ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Charles Pinckney Elementary held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450144000429 · Mt. Pleasant, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 16.9:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Charles Pinckney Elementary held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles Pinckney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 644
Charles Pinckney Elementary
644 students
What this shows Charles Pinckney Elementary reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Pinckney Elementary compares
Charles Pinckney Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 81% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Charles Pinckney Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Pinckney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Pinckney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt. Pleasant
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Pinckney Elementary
How many students attend Charles Pinckney Elementary?
Charles Pinckney Elementary has 644 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Pinckney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Pinckney Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Pinckney Elementary?
13.9% of students at Charles Pinckney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Pinckney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles Pinckney Elementary is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Pinckney Elementary?
Charles Pinckney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles Pinckney Elementary rank among public schools in Mt. Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Pinckney Elementary ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt. Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Charles Pinckney Elementary, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.