Very Good
#401 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 34% in state
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Beaufort 01 · Beaufort, SC
A Beaufort 01 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
43 W. K. Alston Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 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 Robert Smalls Leadership Academy 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), 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
$61,350
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Broad River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Riverview Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Mossy Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 365 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #17 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Beaufort, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
What grades does Robert Smalls Leadership Academy serve?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Smalls Leadership Academy rank in SC?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy ranks #401 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Robert Smalls Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Smalls Leadership Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Robert Smalls Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Smalls Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
100.0% of students at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (843) 322-2500
- Area population (ZIP 29906)
- 26,562
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 29906; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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