Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James M. Brown 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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James M. Brown Elementary serves the northwest part of Walhalla, SC, covering an area of approximately 100.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
James M. Brown Elementary School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
James M. Brown 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 James M. Brown Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#809 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Teal
School Mascot
Gems
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M. Brown Elementary School's ranking?
James M. Brown Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James M. Brown Elementary School often compared to?
James M. Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Elementary School, Walhalla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend James M. Brown Elementary School?
558 students attend James M. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of James M. Brown Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James M. Brown Elementary School?
James M. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James M. Brown Elementary School offer ?
James M. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James M. Brown Elementary School part of?
James M. Brown Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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