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#428 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 36% in state

Angel Oak Elementary

Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Johns Island, SC

A Charleston 01 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6134 Chisolm Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$16,635
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Angel Oak Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Angel Oak Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low220/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,422

Median home value

$499,500

Median rent

$1,489/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori School of Johns IslandPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi2Compare →
Charleston Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–122.4 mi269Compare →
Mt. Zion ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–54.7 mi299Compare →
Belle Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available657Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charleston 01

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#36 of 79
District spending per student
$16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Angel Oak Elementary is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Angel Oak Elementary

Angel Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Johns Island, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 776 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Angel Oak Elementary

What grades does Angel Oak Elementary serve?

Angel Oak Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Angel Oak Elementary?

Angel Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Angel Oak Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Angel Oak Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Angel Oak Elementary rank in SC?

Angel Oak Elementary ranks #428 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Angel Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Angel Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Angel Oak Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Angel Oak Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Angel Oak Elementary a charter school?

No, Angel Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Angel Oak Elementary a Title I school?

No, Angel Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Angel Oak Elementary?

100.0% of students at Angel Oak Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 29455)
26,308
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
51.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29455; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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