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#800 of 1,176 schools in SC
Joanna Woodson Elementary
Elementary School · Laurens 56 · Joanna, SC
A Laurens 56 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
510 South Ellis Street, Joanna, SC 29351
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joanna Woodson 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 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Joanna Woodson 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,258/100K
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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
$42,169
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$597/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Clinton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 401 | 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.
Laurens 56
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joanna Woodson Elementary is listed in Laurens 56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joanna Woodson Elementary
Joanna Woodson Elementary is a public elementary school in Joanna, SC, part of Laurens 56, serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joanna Woodson Elementary
What grades does Joanna Woodson Elementary serve?
Joanna Woodson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joanna Woodson Elementary?
Joanna Woodson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joanna Woodson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joanna Woodson Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joanna Woodson Elementary rank in SC?
Joanna Woodson Elementary ranks #800 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Joanna Woodson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Joanna Woodson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Joanna Woodson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joanna Woodson Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joanna Woodson Elementary a charter school?
No, Joanna Woodson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joanna Woodson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Joanna Woodson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joanna Woodson Elementary?
100.0% of students at Joanna Woodson 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (864) 697-6480
- Area population (ZIP 29351)
- 1,375
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 29351; 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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