Ladson Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 764-2225
Ladson Elementary School serves 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ladson Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ladson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Ladson Elementary School's student population of 758 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 758 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ladson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ladson Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #895 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 9% |
| Black | 50% | 34% |
| White | 23% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ladson Elementary School is Stratford High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is College Park Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joseph R. Pye Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ladson Joseph R. Pye Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 901 students
2.1 miles
9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979 2.1 PK-5 901 - Ladson College Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,028 student
2.2 miles
100 Davidson Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711 2.2 PK-5 1,028 - Goose Creek Stratford High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,855 student
2.3 miles
951 Crowfield Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000 2.3 9-12 1,855 - Ladson College Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 751 students
2.4 miles
713 College Park Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 553-8300 2.4 6-8 751 - Ladson Oakbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 711 students
2.5 miles
306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165 2.5 PK-5 711
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