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#849 of 1,176 schools in SC
Jane Edwards Elementary
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Edisto Island, SC
A Charleston 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1960 Jane Edwards Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jane Edwards Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jane Edwards 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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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
$77,386
Median home value
$556,300
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Charleston 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 657 | Compare → |
| East Cooper Montessori CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 429 | Compare → |
| Midland Park PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–K | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| Mt. Pleasant AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 651 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #56 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
Jane Edwards Elementary is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jane Edwards Elementary
Jane Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school in Edisto Island, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #849 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 Jane Edwards Elementary
What grades does Jane Edwards Elementary serve?
Jane Edwards Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jane Edwards Elementary?
Jane Edwards Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Edwards Elementary is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jane Edwards Elementary rank in SC?
Jane Edwards Elementary ranks #849 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Jane Edwards Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jane Edwards Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Jane Edwards Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Edwards Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jane Edwards Elementary a charter school?
No, Jane Edwards Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jane Edwards Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jane Edwards Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jane Edwards Elementary?
100.0% of students at Jane Edwards 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
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (843) 559-4171
- Area population (ZIP 29438)
- 2,659
- Area median age
- 62.8
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.
- 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 29438; 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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