Matilda F. Dunston Elementary

Matilda F. Dunston Elementary, a mid-sized elementary-level community in North Charleston, South Carolina, part of Charleston 01, instructs 569 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is one of 81 schools operated by Charleston 01, a district that hosts 52,009 students overall.

Demographically, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary records that 64% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Beyond that, the school logs 26% Black, 6% White, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Charleston County as a whole is about 7% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary has 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.9:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Charleston County put median household income runs about $88,494, roughly 50% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Charleston County's 98 public schools (combined enrollment of about 55,933 students), Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 65%: 345 students in 2018 compared to 569 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share contracted from 65% to 26%.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.