Eagle Nest Elementary

Summary:

Eagle Nest Elementary is a public elementary school in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving 680 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, which is ranked 17 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Eagle Nest Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 25.59% White, 36.62% African American, and 26.47% Hispanic. However, the school's performance, as measured by student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade were all below the Dorchester 02 and state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 177 out of 639 South Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a current ranking of 410 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools within the Dorchester 02 district, such as Oakbrook Elementary and Joseph R. Pye Elementary, Eagle Nest Elementary generally performs worse in terms of student proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This suggests that the school may need to examine its instructional practices and resource allocation to better support its diverse student population, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, as the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.85% to 82.35% over the past three years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8640 River Oaks Drive
       North Charleston, SC  29420


(843) 695-2460

District: Dorchester 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,773 Help


Students who attend Eagle Nest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    River Oaks Middle
    Rollings Middle School of the Arts
High:    Fort Dorchester High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.6%
Hispanic:
26.5%
White:
25.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eagle Nest Elementary ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Eagle Nest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.6%), Hispanic (26.5%), White (25.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Elementary is 14.4, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Nest Elementary is $11,773, which is the 7th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle Nest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Nest Elementary 410th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Eagle Nest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dorchester 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 02 17th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eagle Nest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 59.51 246th 577 57.4%
2009 70.35 158th 580 72.8%
2010 75.83 120th 589 79.6%
2011 70.16 171st 597 71.4%
2012 66.42 196th 594 67.0%
2013 62.41 236th 599 60.6%
2014 57.56 286th 630 54.6%
2015 51.38 295th 638 53.8%
2016 65.28 206th 619 66.7%
2017 69.49 177th 639 72.3%
2018 53.98 276th 624 55.8%
2019 43.07 378th 643 41.2%
2021 43.53 350th 622 43.7%
2022 42.89 355th 625 43.2%
2023 41.35 374th 644 41.9%
2024 35.27 410th 638 35.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.98 44th 82 46.3%
2019 31.66 73rd 104 29.8%
2021 35.09 58th 84 31.0%
2022 41.62 50th 84 40.5%
2023 29.96 50th 72 30.6%
2024 28.83 56th 79 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.28 281st 588 52.2%
2019 29.59 451st 600 24.8%
2021 43.42 334th 580 42.4%
2022 41.97 352nd 600 41.3%
2023 35.62 411th 608 32.4%
2024 34.84 407th 599 32.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.40 219th 570 61.6%
2019 39.81 376th 588 36.1%
2021 38.36 342nd 554 38.3%
2022 38.97 355th 573 38.0%
2023 33.54 392nd 580 32.4%
2024 36.12 370th 565 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.02 318th 571 44.3%
2019 42.82 353rd 590 40.2%
2021 43.78 317th 561 43.5%
2022 43.71 331st 579 42.8%
2023 45.18 310th 582 46.7%
2024 32.83 383rd 568 32.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.52 122nd 412 70.4%
2019 44.03 245th 421 41.8%
2021 57.07 123rd 350 64.9%
2022 39.38 235th 393 40.2%
2023 30.69 297th 394 24.6%
2024 26.70 298th 369 19.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 55th 104 47.1%
2019 34.23 80th 116 31.0%
2021 47.09 42nd 86 51.2%
2022 50.79 59th 115 48.7%
2023 44.79 64th 115 44.3%
2024 31.50 74th 115 35.7%
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Rank History for White students at Eagle Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.47 133rd 457 70.9%
2019 63.81 174th 472 63.1%
2021 57.93 189th 439 56.9%
2022 69.40 127th 455 72.1%
2023 72.94 115th 463 75.2%
2024 66.72 153rd 441 65.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Open Quote Eagle Nest is a fantastic school! The administration and teachers are very caring and the PTA puts in lots of volunteer hours. They all really support the whole family and try to make a positive impact on each child. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 12, 2014

Open Quote My child attended Eagle Nest elementary from K through 5th and was in the GATE program for 3 years. He received an excellent education at Eagle Nest and is doing great in middle school! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 13, 2014

Open Quote My child went to Eagle Nest Elementary, grades Kindergarten through 5th and was in the GATE program grades: 3rd-5th. The education that he received was excellent! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eagle Nest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 384 262 23 94 7 n/a n/a 0 770
2009 353 270 26 99 7 n/a n/a 0 755
2010 348 293 24 138 6 n/a n/a 0 809
2011 340 314 12 157 5 4 4 0 836
2012 308 323 18 162 3 5 43 0 862
2013 301 336 25 153 3 5 36 0 859
2014 314 341 30 165 3 5 47 0 905
2015 300 384 32 167 3 3 63 0 952
2016 277 362 36 184 7 0 56 0 922
2017 232 319 30 179 1 2 65 0 828
2018 223 301 26 195 3 2 58 0 808
2019 241 288 22 184 2 2 53 0 792
2020 239 244 23 196 2 2 54 0 760
2021 199 258 16 183 2 4 72 0 734
2022 181 264 16 190 2 4 64 0 721
2023 174 249 15 180 2 4 56 0 680

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

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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 Eagle Nest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 770 44.6 17.3 34.8
2009 755 47.6 15.9 41.6
2010 809 47.0 17.2 46.7
2011 836 45.6 18.3 51.9
2012 862 51.0 16.9 54.4
2013 859 54.0 15.9 57.2
2014 905 54.0 16.7 55.1
2015 952 60.0 15.8 55.4
2016 922 60.0 15.3 55.3
2017 828 53.0 15.6 62.8
2018 808 57.0 14.1 61.8
2019 792 55.0 14.4 60.7
2020 760 53.0 14.3 61.2
2021 734 53.3 13.7 64.9
2022 721 51.8 13.9 66.6
2023 680 47.0 14.4 82.4

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 Eagle Nest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 770 44.6 17.3 34.8
2009 755 47.6 15.9 41.6
2010 809 47.0 17.2 46.7
2011 836 45.6 18.3 51.9
2012 862 51.0 16.9 54.4
2013 859 54.0 15.9 57.2
2014 905 54.0 16.7 55.1
2015 952 60.0 15.8 55.4
2016 922 60.0 15.3 55.3
2017 828 53.0 15.6 62.8
2018 808 57.0 14.1 61.8
2019 792 55.0 14.4 60.7
2020 760 53.0 14.3 61.2
2021 734 53.3 13.7 64.9
2022 721 51.8 13.9 66.6
2023 680 47.0 14.4 82.4

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 Eagle Nest 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 $815 (8.3%) $501 (5.1%) $1,317 (13.4%) $7,319 (74.3%) $1,208 (12.3%) $8,527 (86.6%) $9,844
2020 $883 (9.1%) $411 (4.3%) $1,294 (13.4%) $7,528 (77.9%) $839 (8.7%) $8,367 (86.6%) $9,662
2021 $1,205 (11.5%) $719 (6.9%) $1,924 (18.4%) $7,706 (73.6%) $840 (8.0%) $8,546 (81.6%) $10,469
2022 $1,020 (9.2%) $683 (6.2%) $1,703 (15.4%) $8,565 (77.4%) $805 (7.3%) $9,370 (84.6%) $11,073
2023 $1,143 (9.7%) $868 (7.4%) $2,010 (17.1%) $8,693 (73.8%) $1,070 (9.1%) $9,763 (82.9%) $11,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Nest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 644 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Nest Elementary)4345
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)61.261.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Nest Elementary)46.540.5
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)65.358.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Eagle Nest Elementary)42.537.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Science (Dorchester 02)58.253.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Nest Elementary)41.756.9
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)61.567.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Nest Elementary)4540.2
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)60.152.9
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Nest Elementary)41.756.1
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)53.565.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Nest Elementary)38.533.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)51.950.8
 1.1%
   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 Students792680
 14.1%
African American288249
 13.5%
American Indian22
Asian2215
 31.8%
Hispanic184180
 2.2%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White241174
 27.8%
Two or More Races5356
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%82.4%
 21.6%


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Students who attend Eagle Nest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : River Oaks Middle
Middle : Rollings Middle School of the Arts
High : Fort Dorchester High

Students at Eagle Nest Elementary are 37% African American, 26% Hispanic, 26% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Eagle Nest Elementary ranks 410th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Eagle Nest Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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