What grades does East Cooper Montessori Charter serve?

East Cooper Montessori Charter is a Primary school serving students in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is East Cooper Montessori Charter located?

East Cooper Montessori Charter is located at Mt. Pleasant, SC in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter?

East Cooper Montessori Charter has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1.

Is East Cooper Montessori Charter a charter school?

Yes, East Cooper Montessori Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but operate independently from the traditional school district system.

What schools are in Mt. Pleasant, SC?

Mt. Pleasant, SC is served by the local school district. East Cooper Montessori Charter is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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East Cooper Montessori Charter — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina|Charleston 01

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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Oct

Fri

Half Day for Teacher PlanningStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Teacher Workday (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Fall Break (Schools and Offices Closed) - Weather Make up DaysBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Teacher Workday (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

429

Student:Teacher

13:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Charleston 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

20.3%

Phone

(843)216-2883

Charter School

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

131 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

550

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

93% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Psychologists

1.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,635

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,360

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,567

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 28%Local 59%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$427,769

-0.8% 1yr+41.7% 5yr

Charleston, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

7.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,575

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,130

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,800 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

905 (18%)

Autism

885 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

584 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

269 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

55 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

433

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Half Day for Teacher Planning

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Fall Break (Schools and Offices Closed) - Weather Make up Days

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Charleston 01. East Cooper Montessori Charter follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Early Release for Teacher PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Half Day for Teacher PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher Workday (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break (Schools and Offices Closed) - Weather Make up DaysDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Workday (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release for Teacher PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Release for Teacher PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Professional Development (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break (Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Special Called Board Meeting (Teacher Contracts)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Professional Development (No School for Students) - Weather Make-UpDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Early Release for Teacher PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Teacher Workday District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Holiday - Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—