Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jane Edwards 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jane Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jane Edwards Elementary School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jane Edwards Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jane Edwards Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
50%
32%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jane Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
Jane Edwards Elementary School is ranked #811 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jane Edwards Elementary School?
70 students attend Jane Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jane Edwards Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Edwards Elementary School?
Jane Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jane Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Jane Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jane Edwards Elementary School part of?
Jane Edwards Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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