Mary Ford Elementary School
3180 Thomasina Mcpherson Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29405 | (843) 745-7131
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 378
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 378 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 501st out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3180 Thomasina Mcpherson Blvd., N. Charleston, SC 29405
- Principal or Admin: Cindy Smalls
- Fax: (843) 529-3927
- Website: www.ccsdschools.com
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Charleston County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,312
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 43,063
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 378
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 201 (53.2%)
- Females: 177 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 6 (1.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 354 (93.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 360 (95.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 370 | 97.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.5% |
| White | 5 | 1.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 48 | 12.7% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 15.9% |
| 1st Grade | 41 | 10.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 56 | 14.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 75 | 19.8% |
| 4th Grade | 49 | 13.0% |
| 5th Grade | 49 | 13.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 49%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:51%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $40,464
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,299 | 43% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,210 | 57% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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