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Joanna Woodson Elementary School

510 South Ellis Street
Joanna, SC 29351
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joanna Woodson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Joanna Woodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joanna Woodson Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 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
Joanna Woodson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joanna Woodson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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)
#780 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joanna Woodson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joanna Woodson 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.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joanna Woodson 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.
40-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joanna Woodson 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
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Joanna Woodson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joanna Woodson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joanna Woodson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joanna Woodson 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
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joanna Woodson 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 Joanna Woodson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Joanna Woodson 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
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joanna Woodson 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 (14-15)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joanna Woodson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 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 Joanna Woodson Elementary School's ranking?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School is ranked #780 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Joanna Woodson Elementary School often compared to?
Joanna Woodson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Joanna Woodson Elementary School?
288 students attend Joanna Woodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Joanna Woodson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joanna Woodson Elementary School?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joanna Woodson Elementary School offer ?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joanna Woodson Elementary School part of?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School is part of Laurens 56 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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