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Edwards Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School

Should you attend Edwards Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Edwards Elementary School
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Elementary School
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
532 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edwards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edwards Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edwards Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#711 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#939 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edwards Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwards Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edwards Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
27
Kindergarten Students
66
45
Grade 1 Students
78
55
Grade 2 Students
76
47
Grade 3 Students
76
50
Grade 4 Students
101
53
Grade 5 Students
95
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edwards Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edwards Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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