Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Summary:

Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, serving 834 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and Charleston 01 district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 3rd graders, 91.6% of 4th graders, and 86.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, which is not representative of the racial diversity in the surrounding area or the state as a whole. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 17.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Sanders-Clyde Elementary, Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. However, the school's ranking for its gifted and talented program has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school may need to evaluate and potentially enhance its offerings for high-achieving students to ensure they are being adequately challenged and supported.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1565 Rifle Range Road
       Mount Pleasant, SC  29464


(843) 849-2838

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,549 Help


Students who attend Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Moultrie Middle
High:    Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
6.2%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary is 17. 47 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary employs 48.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary is $12,549. 43 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary 18th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.57 55th 542 89.9%
2004 87.57 35th 550 93.6%
2005 88.66 20th 557 96.4%
2006 86.54 36th 559 93.6%
2007 86.48 33rd 566 94.2%
2008 88.86 20th 577 96.5%
2009 88.22 30th 580 94.8%
2010 86.73 41st 589 93.0%
2011 85.37 46th 597 92.3%
2012 81.00 77th 594 87.0%
2013 75.12 127th 599 78.8%
2014 81.54 79th 630 87.5%
2015 91.18 30th 638 95.3%
2016 93.69 19th 619 96.9%
2017 93.53 30th 639 95.3%
2018 94.76 29th 624 95.4%
2019 91.01 42nd 643 93.5%
2021 97.76 6th 622 99.0%
2022 97.32 10th 625 98.4%
2023 95.30 17th 644 97.4%
2024 95.50 18th 638 97.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.95 16th 588 97.3%
2019 76.55 104th 600 82.7%
2022 96.09 10th 600 98.3%
2023 92.00 21st 608 96.5%
2024 95.42 6th 599 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.13 37th 570 93.5%
2019 85.21 69th 588 88.3%
2021 98.06 4th 554 99.3%
2022 95.72 12th 573 97.9%
2023 93.59 20th 580 96.6%
2024 92.90 22nd 565 96.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.82 63rd 147 57.1%
2022 69.43 36th 109 67.0%
2023 71.26 21st 105 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.94 13th 571 97.7%
2019 92.02 35th 590 94.1%
2021 95.90 16th 561 97.1%
2022 97.57 3rd 579 99.5%
2023 95.25 14th 582 97.6%
2024 96.07 12th 568 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.12 26th 457 94.3%
2019 82.28 59th 472 87.5%
2021 93.99 14th 439 96.8%
2022 92.43 17th 455 96.3%
2023 90.13 21st 463 95.5%
2024 89.22 22nd 441 95.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Open Quote My child got bullied and no one help but yell at my child. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Open Quote Great school. Loving, caring and professional teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Open Quote EXCELLENT SCHOOL!! My child enjoys reading and math at such an early age. The teachers are so talented. I am so impressed with this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 157 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 422 181 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1990 440 183 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 454 176 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1992 464 162 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1993 495 137 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1994 492 126 6 7 1 n/a n/a -2 630
1995 458 122 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1996 458 122 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1997 465 125 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 468 116 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 475 104 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 464 117 18 8 2 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 493 118 16 17 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 519 102 7 17 3 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 519 102 7 17 3 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 553 96 7 23 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 549 112 13 28 1 n/a n/a 1 704
2006 520 120 11 27 1 n/a n/a 3 682
2007 490 116 12 25 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2008 454 112 15 27 0 n/a n/a 1 609
2009 434 114 13 32 0 n/a n/a 2 595
2010 439 135 18 35 1 n/a n/a 4 632
2011 455 125 10 42 0 0 18 0 650
2012 444 116 15 44 0 0 20 0 639
2013 464 122 11 42 0 0 18 0 657
2014 475 108 10 40 0 0 22 0 655
2015 526 97 10 39 0 0 22 0 694
2016 540 84 10 26 1 0 14 0 675
2017 596 73 15 25 0 0 13 0 722
2018 606 61 26 26 0 0 10 0 729
2019 633 63 26 21 0 0 9 0 752
2020 649 67 28 26 0 0 8 0 778
2021 582 62 26 31 0 0 7 1 709
2022 660 52 25 35 0 0 11 0 783
2023 703 51 21 39 0 0 20 0 834
2024 681 49 18 51 0 0 29 0 828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 32.3 17.2 n/a
1989 617 38.0 16.2 n/a
1990 633 40.0 15.8 n/a
1991 639 36.3 17.6 18.9
1992 638 38.6 16.5 19.6
1993 650 36.9 17.6 18.3
1994 630 34.5 18.3 18.5
1995 595 36.0 16.5 22
1996 595 36.0 16.5 22
1997 609 37.5 16.2 18.2
1998 606 39.0 15.5 17.5
1999 603 42.0 14.4 20.9
2000 609 40.2 15.1 20.9
2001 647 40.6 15.9 20.6
2002 648 40.3 16.1 19.1
2003 648 40.3 16.1 19.1
2004 680 41.5 16.4 18.4
2005 704 45.8 15.4 20.1
2006 682 43.4 15.7 24.9
2007 643 61.7 10.4 21
2008 609 39.6 15.4 21.4
2009 595 39.6 15.0 22.8
2010 632 36.1 17.5 31.5
2011 650 39.4 16.4 32.9
2012 639 39.1 16.3 30.2
2013 657 38.6 17.0 30.1
2014 655 38.8 16.8 28.7
2015 694 43.0 16.1 22
2016 675 42.0 16.0 21.8
2017 722 40.0 18.0 15.2
2018 729 42.0 17.3 13.6
2019 752 45.0 16.7 12.5
2020 778 45.0 17.2 10.5
2021 709 47.0 15.0 12.1
2022 783 46.5 16.8 7.9
2023 834 47.5 17.5 17.3
2024 828 48.5 17.0 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 32.3 17.2 n/a
1989 617 38.0 16.2 n/a
1990 633 40.0 15.8 n/a
1991 639 36.3 17.6 18.9
1992 638 38.6 16.5 19.6
1993 650 36.9 17.6 18.3
1994 630 34.5 18.3 18.5
1995 595 36.0 16.5 22
1996 595 36.0 16.5 22
1997 609 37.5 16.2 18.2
1998 606 39.0 15.5 17.5
1999 603 42.0 14.4 20.9
2000 609 40.2 15.1 20.9
2001 647 40.6 15.9 20.6
2002 648 40.3 16.1 19.1
2003 648 40.3 16.1 19.1
2004 680 41.5 16.4 18.4
2005 704 45.8 15.4 20.1
2006 682 43.4 15.7 24.9
2007 643 61.7 10.4 21
2008 609 39.6 15.4 21.4
2009 595 39.6 15.0 22.8
2010 632 36.1 17.5 31.5
2011 650 39.4 16.4 32.9
2012 639 39.1 16.3 30.2
2013 657 38.6 17.0 30.1
2014 655 38.8 16.8 28.7
2015 694 43.0 16.1 22
2016 675 42.0 16.0 21.8
2017 722 40.0 18.0 15.2
2018 729 42.0 17.3 13.6
2019 752 45.0 16.7 12.5
2020 778 45.0 17.2 10.5
2021 709 47.0 15.0 12.1
2022 783 46.5 16.8 7.9
2023 834 47.5 17.5 17.3
2024 828 48.5 17.0 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $472 (4.9%) $319 (3.3%) $791 (8.2%) $7,174 (74.3%) $1,692 (17.5%) $8,866 (91.8%) $9,657
2020 $497 (5.2%) $355 (3.7%) $852 (9.0%) $7,006 (73.9%) $1,620 (17.1%) $8,625 (91.0%) $9,477
2021 $602 (6.1%) $286 (2.9%) $889 (8.9%) $7,544 (75.9%) $1,510 (15.2%) $9,054 (91.1%) $9,943
2022 $900 (7.0%) $655 (5.1%) $1,555 (12.1%) $9,334 (72.7%) $1,953 (15.2%) $11,287 (87.9%) $12,843
2023 $1,083 (8.6%) $775 (6.2%) $1,858 (14.8%) $8,715 (69.4%) $1,975 (15.7%) $10,691 (85.2%) $12,549

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 17th of 644 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)82.682.7
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)8884.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)70.370.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)66.779.2
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)72.276.2
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)68.788.1
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary)63.781.7
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students752834
 10.9%
African American6351
 19%
American Indian00
Asian2621
 19.2%
Hispanic2139
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White633703
 11.1%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%17.3%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary

Students who attend Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moultrie Middle
High : Lucy Garrett Beckham High

Students at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 828 students attended Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary.

Yes! Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.


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