- North Charleston Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary (138 vs. 30).
- Matilda F. Dunston Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than North Charleston Elementary (388:1 vs. 300:1).
- North Charleston Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary (113 vs. 90).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
North Charleston Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary (113 vs. 90).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than North Charleston Elementary (2 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Charleston Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary (138 vs. 30).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than North Charleston Elementary (388:1 vs. 300:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
North Charleston Elementary
$16,634.96
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
$16,634.96
Local revenue share
North Charleston Elementary
58.6%
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
58.6%
State revenue share
North Charleston Elementary
27.6%
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
27.6%
Federal revenue share
North Charleston Elementary
13.8%
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Charleston Elementary
24.3%
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
24.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Charleston County
$84,320
Charleston County
$84,320
Poverty rate
Charleston County
11.6%
Charleston County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston County
49%
Charleston County
49%
Unemployment rate
Charleston County
3.4%
Charleston County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.