Edisto Beach Elementary School (Closed 2014)

42 Station Court
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Edisto Beach Elementary School serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(12-13)
≥50%
70%
(12-13)
≥50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
31%
White
87%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Edisto Beach Elementary School?
8 students attend Edisto Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Edisto Beach Elementary School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edisto Beach Elementary School?
Edisto Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edisto Beach Elementary School offer ?
Edisto Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Edisto Beach Elementary School part of?
Edisto Beach Elementary School is part of Colleton 01 School District.

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