St. James-gaillard Elementary School serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. James-gaillard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
St. James-gaillard Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. James-gaillard Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
79%
32%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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
How many students attend St. James-gaillard Elementary School?
234 students attend St. James-gaillard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of St. James-gaillard Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James-gaillard Elementary School?
St. James-gaillard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James-gaillard Elementary School offer ?
St. James-gaillard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. James-gaillard Elementary School part of?
St. James-gaillard Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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