Serving 92 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). 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 56% 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-6
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jane Edwards Elementary serves the southwest section of Edisto Island, SC, covering an area of approximately 85.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jane Edwards Elementary School's student population of 92 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Jane Edwards 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 Jane Edwards Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#705 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
44%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
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 #705 out of 1,118 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% 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?
92 students attend Jane Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jane Edwards Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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