Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H. Spann Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H. Spann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James H. Spann Elementary School's student population of 619 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James H. Spann Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Spann Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
27%
32%
White
47%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Spann Elementary School's ranking?
James H. Spann Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James H. Spann Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Spann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nexton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend James H. Spann Elementary School?
619 students attend James H. Spann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James H. Spann Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Spann Elementary School?
James H. Spann Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Spann Elementary School offer ?
James H. Spann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James H. Spann Elementary School part of?
James H. Spann Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2008
This is a great school. Mrs. West is an awesome teacher
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