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#1030 of 1,176 schools in SC

Douglas Elementary

Elementary School · Edgefield 01 · Trenton, SC

An Edgefield 01 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

215 South East Diggs Road, Trenton, SC 29847

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$16,107
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Douglas Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average430/100K

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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

$69,219

Median home value

$179,200

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29847; 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

3 in Edgefield 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Johnston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–5Not available245Compare →
Merriwether ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–5Not available770Compare →
W. E. Parker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–5Not available339Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Edgefield 01

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$16,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas Elementary is listed in Edgefield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas Elementary

Douglas Elementary is a public elementary school in Trenton, SC, part of Edgefield 01, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas Elementary

What grades does Douglas Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Douglas Elementary?

Douglas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Elementary rank in SC?

Douglas Elementary ranks #1,030 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Douglas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Douglas Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Douglas Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Douglas Elementary a Title I school?

No, Douglas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

96.7% of students at Douglas 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
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Edgefield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 29847)
4,925
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
36.6
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 29847; 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

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