James J. Davis Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
James J. Davis Early Childhood Center served 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Total Students | 171 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 90% | 34% |
| White | 6% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James J. Davis Early Childhood Center is Whale Branch Early College High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Whale Branch Middle School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sheldon Whale Branch Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 367 students
2.3 miles
2009 Trask Parkway
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-3000 2.3 5-8 367 - Seabrook Whale Branch Early College High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 476 students
3.7 miles
169 Detour Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700 3.7 9-12 476 - Seabrook Whale Branch Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 522 students
4.1 miles
15 Stuart Point Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-1000 4.1 PK-4 522 - Beaufort Broad River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
8.2 miles
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400 8.2 PK-5 480 - Beaufort Coosa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
8.3 miles
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100 8.3 PK-5 531
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