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James H. Spann Elementary School

901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
7/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James H. Spann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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)
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#410 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James H. Spann Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James H. Spann Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of James H. Spann Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James H. Spann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Spann Elementary School's ranking?
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.

School Reviews
5   6/9/2008
This is a great school. Mrs. West is an awesome teacher
- Posted by Teacher - walke

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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