Edith L. Frierson Montessori

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Wadmalaw Island, SC Grades PK–08 Rural: Distant Charleston-North Charleston, SC SchoolScore™ A (88)
  • 165 Students
  • 12.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (843)559-1182 Phone
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Edith L. Frierson Montessori
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A (88)
165
Students
12.0
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(843)559-1182
Phone

Edith L. Frierson Montessori is a public school administered by the Charleston 01 district in Wadmalaw Island, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 165 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
165.0
State avg: 532.0
▼ 69% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.75:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 2% worse
School Details
School Name
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
NCESSCH ID
450144000225
State School ID
SC-1001-075
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6133 Maybank Highway
City
Wadmalaw Island
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29487
County
Charleston County
Metro Area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
4501
State Leg. Upper
45045
State Leg. Lower
45116
Latitude
32.64076
Longitude
-80.18243
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
165
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Charleston 01
LEAID
4501440
State LEA ID
SC-1001
Phone
(843)937-6300
Website
http://www.ccsdschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Charleston
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,326,466K
Federal Revenue
$183,273K
State Revenue
$365,907K
Local Revenue
$777,286K
Total Expenditure
$1,154,383K
Instruction Exp.
$417,400K
Support Services
$375,750K
Other Current Exp.
$37,417K
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edith L. Frierson Montessori, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Edith L. Frierson Montessori?
165 students are enrolled at Edith L. Frierson Montessori, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Edith L. Frierson Montessori have?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Edith L. Frierson Montessori serve?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori serves grades PK through 08.
Is Edith L. Frierson Montessori a charter school?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is not a charter school.
What metro area is Edith L. Frierson Montessori located in?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is located in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Edith L. Frierson Montessori belong to?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is part of the Charleston 01 school district.
How much does Charleston 01 spend per student?
The Charleston 01 district spends approximately $6,996,260,606 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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