Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Edisto Beach 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
n/a
32%
White
87%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Edisto Beach Elementary School?
8 students attend Edisto Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Edisto Beach Elementary School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edisto Beach Elementary School?
Edisto Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edisto Beach Elementary School offer ?
Edisto Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Edisto Beach Elementary School part of?
Edisto Beach Elementary School is part of Colleton 01 School District.
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