Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H. Spann Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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James H. Spann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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James H. Spann Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
James H. Spann Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Spann Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
25%
31%
White
47%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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James H. Spann Elementary School is ranked #410 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James H. Spann Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Spann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nexton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend James H. Spann Elementary School?
576 students attend James H. Spann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James H. Spann Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Spann Elementary School?
James H. Spann Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Spann Elementary School offer ?
James H. Spann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James H. Spann Elementary School part of?
James H. Spann Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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