Chicora Elementary

Summary:

Chicora Elementary is a public elementary school in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving around 320 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state.

Chicora Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in South Carolina. Only 16.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 59% in the district and 53.8% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students, who rank between 224 and 372 out of 369-394 elementary schools in the state. Chicora Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, and the school's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $16,511 to $21,334 per year.

In comparison, nearby schools such as James Simons Montessori, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary, and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary have significantly higher academic performance, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These schools serve more diverse student populations, with a mix of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and have lower percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-5

 3100 Carner Avenue
       North Charleston, SC  29405


(843) 746-2210

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
569th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,334 Help


Students who attend Chicora Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Morningside Middle
High:    North Charleston High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.1%
Hispanic:
7.2%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chicora Elementary ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 34th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chicora Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Charleston 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chicora Elementary is $21,334, which is the 16th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chicora Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicora Elementary 569th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Chicora Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chicora Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chicora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.92 467th 542 13.8%
2004 19.41 486th 550 11.6%
2005 45.01 349th 557 37.3%
2006 19.84 489th 559 12.5%
2007 8.91 542nd 566 4.2%
2008 26.29 480th 577 16.8%
2009 22.04 501st 580 13.6%
2010 12.38 555th 589 5.8%
2011 14.74 548th 597 8.2%
2012 31.66 457th 594 23.1%
2013 8.90 575th 599 4.0%
2014 5.75 612th 630 2.9%
2015 8.18 624th 638 2.2%
2016 5.27 610th 619 1.5%
2017 3.24 636th 639 0.5%
2018 1.77 624th 624 0.0%
2019 1.90 642nd 643 0.2%
2021 4.77 621st 622 0.2%
2022 5.70 620th 625 0.8%
2023 9.78 608th 644 5.6%
2024 12.86 569th 638 10.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chicora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.84 588th 588 0.0%
2019 2.11 600th 600 0.0%
2021 6.57 574th 580 1.0%
2022 7.98 587th 600 2.2%
2023 13.50 559th 608 8.1%
2024 18.13 520th 599 13.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Chicora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.47 570th 570 0.0%
2019 2.59 587th 588 0.2%
2021 5.90 546th 554 1.4%
2022 4.56 568th 573 0.9%
2023 10.26 542nd 580 6.6%
2024 13.52 515th 565 8.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chicora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.96 158th 161 1.9%
2019 6.78 188th 189 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Chicora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.50 570th 571 0.2%
2019 1.56 590th 590 0.0%
2021 3.68 559th 561 0.4%
2022 6.92 556th 579 4.0%
2023 8.98 548th 582 5.8%
2024 12.10 519th 568 8.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Chicora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.87 412th 412 0.0%
2019 4.78 421st 421 0.0%
2021 13.65 339th 350 3.1%
2022 15.12 372nd 393 5.3%
2023 29.01 310th 394 21.3%
2024 40.33 224th 369 39.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Chicora Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chicora Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 30 649 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1989 24 537 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 23 533 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1991 21 531 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 16 568 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 17 566 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 14 510 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 11 476 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 11 476 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 10 477 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 7 449 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 5 421 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 7 462 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 5 446 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 9 334 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 9 334 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 10 349 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 6 293 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 6 298 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 8 325 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 4 348 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 3 353 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 2 399 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2011 2 389 0 16 0 0 1 0 408
2012 2 379 0 19 0 0 1 0 401
2013 5 396 0 12 0 0 6 0 419
2014 5 421 0 14 0 0 6 0 446
2015 4 424 0 14 0 0 3 0 445
2016 3 455 0 10 1 0 10 0 479
2017 8 525 7 18 1 0 5 0 564
2018 8 521 0 21 1 0 11 0 562
2019 8 329 0 14 0 0 3 0 354
2020 8 297 0 18 0 0 9 0 332
2021 7 300 0 18 0 0 7 0 332
2022 3 265 0 20 0 0 8 0 296
2023 7 285 0 23 0 0 5 0 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chicora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 687 38.7 17.7 n/a
1989 565 36.9 15.3 n/a
1990 559 35.8 15.6 n/a
1991 559 38.6 14.4 95
1992 594 36.7 16.1 94.9
1993 589 36.5 16.1 93
1994 529 38.1 13.9 86
1995 487 37.0 13.2 94.9
1996 487 37.0 13.2 94.9
1997 488 36.4 13.4 94.9
1998 456 36.8 12.4 95
1999 426 33.0 12.9 94.8
2000 469 31.6 14.8 97.9
2001 453 31.0 14.6 95.4
2002 346 31.5 11.0 98.6
2003 346 31.5 11.0 98.6
2004 362 36.5 9.9 97.2
2005 303 30.6 9.9 96.7
2006 310 29.8 10.4 92.3
2007 339 41.2 8.2 91.2
2008 361 32.6 11.1 90.9
2009 369 33.2 11.1 89.7
2010 416 27.1 15.3 91.1
2011 408 34.6 11.7 95.3
2012 401 37.1 10.8 96.8
2013 419 33.8 12.3 96.9
2014 446 29.8 14.9 98.4
2015 445 36.0 12.3 85.4
2016 479 40.0 11.9 78.5
2017 564 34.8 16.2 100
2018 562 44.6 12.6 100
2019 354 34.0 10.4 100
2020 332 37.0 8.9 100
2021 332 41.0 8.0 100
2022 296 33.0 8.9 100
2023 320 33.0 9.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chicora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 687 38.7 17.7 n/a
1989 565 36.9 15.3 n/a
1990 559 35.8 15.6 n/a
1991 559 38.6 14.4 95
1992 594 36.7 16.1 94.9
1993 589 36.5 16.1 93
1994 529 38.1 13.9 86
1995 487 37.0 13.2 94.9
1996 487 37.0 13.2 94.9
1997 488 36.4 13.4 94.9
1998 456 36.8 12.4 95
1999 426 33.0 12.9 94.8
2000 469 31.6 14.8 97.9
2001 453 31.0 14.6 95.4
2002 346 31.5 11.0 98.6
2003 346 31.5 11.0 98.6
2004 362 36.5 9.9 97.2
2005 303 30.6 9.9 96.7
2006 310 29.8 10.4 92.3
2007 339 41.2 8.2 91.2
2008 361 32.6 11.1 90.9
2009 369 33.2 11.1 89.7
2010 416 27.1 15.3 91.1
2011 408 34.6 11.7 95.3
2012 401 37.1 10.8 96.8
2013 419 33.8 12.3 96.9
2014 446 29.8 14.9 98.4
2015 445 36.0 12.3 85.4
2016 479 40.0 11.9 78.5
2017 564 34.8 16.2 100
2018 562 44.6 12.6 100
2019 354 34.0 10.4 100
2020 332 37.0 8.9 100
2021 332 41.0 8.0 100
2022 296 33.0 8.9 100
2023 320 33.0 9.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chicora Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,081 (9.6%) $749 (6.7%) $1,830 (16.3%) $7,063 (62.9%) $2,335 (20.8%) $9,398 (83.7%) $11,228
2020 $1,119 (7.1%) $988 (6.3%) $2,107 (13.4%) $10,758 (68.6%) $2,815 (18.0%) $13,573 (86.6%) $15,681
2021 $1,445 (8.8%) $732 (4.4%) $2,177 (13.2%) $11,566 (70.1%) $2,769 (16.8%) $14,334 (86.8%) $16,511
2022 $2,260 (11.8%) $1,327 (6.9%) $3,587 (18.7%) $12,434 (64.7%) $3,198 (16.6%) $15,632 (81.3%) $19,219
2023 $2,506 (11.7%) $1,521 (7.1%) $4,027 (18.9%) $13,950 (65.4%) $3,358 (15.7%) $17,308 (81.1%) $21,334

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chicora Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 642nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary)8.429.8
 21.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicora Elementary)2027.6
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Chicora Elementary)4.414.9
 10.5%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary)8.933.4
 24.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chicora Elementary)8.821.6
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary)6.818.5
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chicora Elementary)5.121.5
 16.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354320
 9.6%
African American329285
 13.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1423
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White87
 12.5%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Chicora Elementary.

Students who attend Chicora Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morningside Middle
High : North Charleston High

Chicora Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.8% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Chicora Elementary are 89% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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