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Flowertown Elementary

20 King Charles Circle, Summerville, SC 29485Dorchester 02 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
853
Students
Total enrolled
$13,014
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 853 students in grades PK–05 in Summerville, South Carolina.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,014 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Flowertown Elementary is a large elementary in Summerville, South Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 853 students. The district invests $13,014 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Flowertown Elementary

853
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution443 male · 410 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 639 students
Student Composition
50%
8%
28%
12%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black28%
Multiracial12%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450201001231

Academic Outcomes at Flowertown Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29485

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,014Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,014
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,726
Student Support$2,473
Administration$1,562
Operations$1,952
Other$1,301
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,014 spent per student, an estimated $5,765 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
32%
State government
53.8%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sand Hill ElementaryBeech Hill ElementaryWilliam M. Reeves ElementaryFort Dorchester Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Oakbrook MiddleCharles B. DuBose MiddleGregg MiddleRiver Oaks Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Summerville HighAshley Ridge HighFort Dorchester High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDorchester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDorchester 02 →
Phone: (843)871-7400
NCES ID: 450201001231
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Summerville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Dorchester 02
High
Summerville High
3,308 students · 09–12
● 33 opp59% FRL
High
Ashley Ridge High
2,542 students · 09–12
● 40 opp50% FRL
High
Fort Dorchester High
2,312 students · 09–12
● 36 opp63% FRL
Elem
Sand Hill Elementary
1,133 students · PK–05
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
Beech Hill Elementary
1,101 students · PK–05
● 40 opp34% FRL
Mid
Oakbrook Middle
1,006 students · 06–08
● 36 opp67% FRL
Mid
Charles B. DuBose Middle
950 students · 06–08
● 33 opp62% FRL
Elem
William M. Reeves Elementary
914 students · PK–05
● 33 opp62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
20 King Charles Circle, Summerville, SC 29485
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.