Green Lowcountry

8717 OLD UNIVERSITY Blvd NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 62 of 161 in South Carolina

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About Green Lowcountry

Green Lowcountry Charter School in North Charleston is one of the prominent Elementary Schools in South Carolina, ranked #8 among SC Public Charter School District Elementary Schools and #15 among South Carolina Charter Elementary Schools. The school serves grades K–7 with a student population of 196 and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1—better than the district average. About 37% of students score at or above the proficient level in math, and 52% in reading. The school welcomes a diverse student body, with 77% minority enrollment and 44% economically disadvantaged students. The student population is nearly balanced with 49% female and 51% male students. Supported by 20 full-time teachers, Green Lowcountry emphasizes STEM education, environmental awareness, and leadership development, making it an excellent choice for families seeking top-quality education in South Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

8717 OLD UNIVERSITY Blvd NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406

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Phone

(843) 501-7911

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
205
Total Students
$50789
Avg. Teacher Salary

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Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 62 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Green Lowcountry

2.5X
More likely to pursue 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

62

of 161 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: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM 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 20.4%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic 9.1%
Black 59.5%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.4%
Asian
2.6%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
59.5%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 205
50%
102 Female
50%
102 Male

Student Population

205 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

GREEN Charter Schools was recently featured on Empowered, a program hosted by Meg Ryan that highlights educational innovation.

FAQ

Q. What is the focus of the curriculum at Green Lowcountry?

A.The curriculum at Green Lowcountry is centered around environmental education and sustainability, with a focus on local ecosystems and conservation.

Q. How does Green Lowcountry use the outdoors as a classroom?

A.Green Lowcountry integrates outdoor learning into daily lessons. For example, students might study plant life in a garden or learn about marine animals during a field trip to the marsh.

Q. Does Green Lowcountry offer a bus service?

A.Yes, Green Lowcountry provides bus transportation for students living within the designated school zone.

Q. What is the dress code at Green Lowcountry?

A.Green Lowcountry does not have a formal uniform policy, but it does have a dress code that focuses on comfort and practicality for outdoor activities.

Q. How does Green Lowcountry promote a sense of community?

A.Green Lowcountry builds a strong community through hands-on projects, school-wide service days, and family events focused on environmental stewardship.

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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