Chavis Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Chavis Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
82%
31%
White
15%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chavis Elementary School?
577 students attend Chavis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chavis Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chavis Elementary School?
Chavis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chavis Elementary School offer ?
Chavis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chavis Elementary School part of?
Chavis Elementary School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.

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