Edisto Elementary School

Serving 460 students in grades 3-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 17% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Edisto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Edisto Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edisto Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
17%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
49%
32%
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White
40%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Edisto Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Edisto Elementary School often compared to?
Edisto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Felton Laboratory Charter School, Sheridan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edisto Elementary School?
460 students attend Edisto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Edisto Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edisto Elementary School?
Edisto Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edisto Elementary School offer ?
Edisto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edisto Elementary School part of?
Edisto Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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