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#311 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 26% in state

St. James-gaillard Elementary

Elementary School · Orangeburg · Eutawville, SC

An Orangeburg elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1555 Gardensgate Road, Eutawville, SC 29048

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data3
Annual Change+3.82 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$16,571
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at St. James-gaillard Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
10%
2021*
Math
10%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (2022 EdFacts)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where St. James-gaillard 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High3,220/100K

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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

$42,672

Median home value

$96,000

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

34.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29048; 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

4 in Orangeburg

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available245Compare →
Holly Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available342Compare →
Lockett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available236Compare →
Sheridan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available498Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Orangeburg

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#7 of 26
District spending per student
$16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

St. James-gaillard Elementary is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St. James-gaillard Elementary

St. James-gaillard Elementary is a public elementary school in Eutawville, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 1,176 schools in SC.

State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St. James-gaillard Elementary

What grades does St. James-gaillard Elementary serve?

St. James-gaillard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St. James-gaillard Elementary?

St. James-gaillard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James-gaillard Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St. James-gaillard 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 St. James-gaillard Elementary rank in SC?

St. James-gaillard Elementary ranks #311 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is St. James-gaillard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St. James-gaillard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 St. James-gaillard Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James-gaillard Elementary has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is St. James-gaillard Elementary a charter school?

No, St. James-gaillard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St. James-gaillard Elementary a Title I school?

No, St. James-gaillard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James-gaillard Elementary?

100.0% of students at St. James-gaillard 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
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Orangeburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 29048)
4,680
Area average commute
43.6 min
Area median age
41.8
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 29048; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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