Serving 907 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ladson 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ladson Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Ladson, SC, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ladson Elementary School's student population of 907 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
907 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Ladson 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 Ladson Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#980 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
47%
31%
White
15%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ladson Elementary School's ranking?
Ladson Elementary School is ranked #980 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ladson Elementary School often compared to?
Ladson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Berkeley Preparatory Academy, Oakbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ladson Elementary School?
907 students attend Ladson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ladson Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ladson Elementary School?
Ladson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ladson Elementary School offer ?
Ladson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ladson Elementary School part of?
Ladson Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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