Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Douglas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglas Elementary serves the southeastern part of Trenton, SC, covering an area of approximately 95.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest point being about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 215 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
43%
31%
White
22%
46%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Elementary School is ranked #961 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. E. Parker Elementary School, Merriwether Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
215 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Douglas Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Edgefield 01 School District.
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