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#730 of 1,176 schools in SC
Based on limited data
Fennell Elementary
Elementary School · Hampton · Yemassee, SC
A Hampton elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 427, Yemassee, SC 29945
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fennell Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fennell 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yemassee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,371
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Hampton
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hazel PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
| Brunson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 161 | Compare → |
| Estill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 246 | Compare → |
| Varnville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hampton
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fennell Elementary is listed in Hampton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fennell Elementary
Fennell Elementary is a public elementary school in Yemassee, SC, part of Hampton, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fennell Elementary
What grades does Fennell Elementary serve?
Fennell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fennell Elementary?
Fennell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennell Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fennell Elementary rank in SC?
Fennell Elementary ranks #730 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Fennell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fennell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Fennell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fennell Elementary has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Fennell Elementary a charter school?
No, Fennell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fennell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fennell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fennell Elementary?
100.0% of students at Fennell 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (803) 398-5591
- Area population (ZIP 29945)
- 3,652
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 29945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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