East Link Academy

78 GLOBAL DRIVE DRIVE SUITE 200 GREENVILLE SC 29607

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 14 of 133 in South Carolina

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About East Link Academy

East Link Academy, located in Greenville, South Carolina, gives families the option of elementary education through its strong bilingual English-Mandarin program. With an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students have the attention and one-on-one help they need to achieve grade-level expectations in core subjects. They have consistently achieved high ratings for having strong academic experiences, having over 75% of students achieving proficiency in math and reading. In addition to the academic experiences, students gain forms of cultural literacy, global citizenship awareness, and build confidence through language immersion and extracurricular pursuits that leverage language learning. Parents appreciate a school that builds collaboration among students and families while being dedicated to preparing them for the future. This is why East Link Academy is an amazing option for families that are looking for the best elementary schools in South Carolina for their scholar.

Contact Information

Address

78 GLOBAL DRIVE DRIVE SUITE 200 GREENVILLE SC 29607

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Phone

(864) 775-1733

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
241
Total Students
$50789
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 14 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at East Link Academy

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

14

of 133 in South Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 2:15 PM – 6:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 2:00 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.3%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic 16.2%
Black 20.7%
Two+ Races 10.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
42.3%
Asian
9.5%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
20.7%
Two+ Races
10.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 241
54.8%
132 Female
45.2%
109 Male

Student Population

241 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

East Link Academy’s district recently celebrated 16 students named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists, showcasing strong academic performance.

FAQ

Q: What distinguishes East Link Academy Greenville?

A: East Link Academy Greenville is a charter school that is a Mandarin immersion school that incorporates English and Chinese together.

Q: Does East Link Academy Greenville recognize cultural celebrations?

A: Yes, many events are recognized, including the Chinese New Year.

Q: Does East Link Academy Greenville use uniforms?

A: Yes, students must wear uniforms.

Q: Does East Link Academy Greenville have after-school programs?

A: Yes, we have enrichment clubs and after-school activities.

Q: Is bus service available at East Link Academy in Greenville?

A: Yes, families who qualify receive transportation.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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