Coosa Elementary

Summary:

Coosa Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 461 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Beaufort 01 School District, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state, Coosa Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic performance.

Coosa Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, which significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels. The school has been ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in South Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, Coosa Elementary has demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, including female and male students, as well as white students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly white (63.99%), followed by African American (17.79%), and Hispanic (10.2%), is also a standout feature compared to nearby schools.

Coosa Elementary's success can be attributed to several factors, including its high per-student spending of $16,009 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools in the Beaufort 01 district, such as Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary and Whale Branch Elementary, Coosa Elementary's proficiency rates are 30-50 percentage points higher, demonstrating its exceptional academic performance and its ability to effectively serve a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 45 Middle Road
       Beaufort, SC  29907


(843) 322-6100

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,009 Help


Students who attend Coosa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lady's Island Middle
High:    Beaufort High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
African American:
16.7%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coosa Elementary ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), African American (16.7%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coosa Elementary is 11.5. 17 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coosa Elementary is $16,009. 15 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coosa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coosa Elementary 36th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Coosa Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coosa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Coosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.88 145th 542 73.2%
2004 78.96 94th 550 82.9%
2005 79.02 93rd 557 83.3%
2006 79.48 83rd 559 85.2%
2007 81.73 71st 566 87.5%
2008 78.90 88th 577 84.7%
2009 70.69 153rd 580 73.6%
2010 69.72 159th 589 73.0%
2011 75.97 117th 597 80.4%
2012 68.87 174th 594 70.7%
2013 65.40 198th 599 66.9%
2014 72.64 153rd 630 75.7%
2015 68.53 148th 638 76.8%
2016 83.12 83rd 619 86.6%
2017 81.06 104th 639 83.7%
2018 87.14 63rd 624 89.9%
2019 83.50 92nd 643 85.7%
2021 93.06 37th 622 94.1%
2022 93.87 35th 625 94.4%
2023 90.66 51st 644 92.1%
2024 92.27 36th 638 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.92 75th 588 87.2%
2019 70.40 158th 600 73.7%
2021 94.89 14th 580 97.6%
2022 90.95 30th 600 95.0%
2023 83.92 66th 608 89.1%
2024 85.41 59th 599 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Coosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.60 54th 570 90.5%
2019 84.44 71st 588 87.9%
2021 88.55 53rd 554 90.4%
2022 89.75 56th 573 90.2%
2023 86.22 76th 580 86.9%
2024 87.78 49th 565 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Coosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.93 76th 571 86.7%
2019 79.22 105th 590 82.2%
2021 93.64 26th 561 95.4%
2022 95.37 16th 579 97.2%
2023 91.74 36th 582 93.8%
2024 94.73 20th 568 96.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Coosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.03 10th 412 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Coosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.46 93rd 457 79.6%
2019 75.85 97th 472 79.4%
2021 84.06 55th 439 87.5%
2022 85.28 46th 455 89.9%
2023 81.44 67th 463 85.5%
2024 89.13 23rd 441 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coosa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
2000 378 102 5 9 6 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 406 110 4 18 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 454 125 6 25 1 n/a n/a 1 612
2003 454 125 6 25 1 n/a n/a 1 612
2004 467 129 5 25 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 462 149 8 28 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2006 477 137 10 17 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2007 475 137 13 18 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 462 144 11 27 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 458 158 11 30 3 n/a n/a 0 660
2010 372 120 7 33 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 349 86 4 31 5 1 23 0 499
2012 336 88 4 26 5 0 19 0 478
2013 320 83 3 35 5 0 24 0 470
2014 281 95 4 30 4 0 29 0 443
2015 311 92 3 45 2 0 24 0 477
2016 306 84 4 46 2 1 28 0 471
2017 319 82 7 42 8 0 30 0 488
2018 341 95 8 51 5 0 31 0 531
2019 328 83 6 39 4 0 29 0 489
2020 342 84 7 40 1 0 24 0 498
2021 297 78 7 47 0 0 24 0 453
2022 288 70 5 42 0 1 32 0 438
2023 295 82 2 47 0 0 35 0 461
2024 279 75 2 51 0 2 40 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coosa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 434 27.0 16.1 32.9
2000 500 30.0 16.7 19.2
2001 541 32.0 16.9 29.6
2002 612 38.0 16.1 29.1
2003 612 38.0 16.1 29.1
2004 627 41.3 15.2 27
2005 648 41.6 15.6 26.5
2006 643 41.0 15.7 22.4
2007 646 57.3 11.3 20.7
2008 644 45.0 14.3 25.2
2009 660 43.0 15.3 28
2010 535 38.0 14.0 37.8
2011 499 34.8 14.3 32.3
2012 478 33.0 14.4 33.7
2013 470 29.0 16.2 41.1
2014 443 30.0 14.7 41.1
2015 477 32.0 14.9 32.5
2016 471 32.0 14.7 38.6
2017 488 33.0 14.7 36.9
2018 531 34.0 15.6 26.7
2019 489 36.0 13.5 31.1
2020 498 35.0 14.2 28.3
2021 453 35.0 12.9 32
2022 438 34.0 12.8 30.6
2023 461 34.0 13.5 22.3
2024 449 39.0 11.5 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coosa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 434 27.0 16.1 32.9
2000 500 30.0 16.7 19.2
2001 541 32.0 16.9 29.6
2002 612 38.0 16.1 29.1
2003 612 38.0 16.1 29.1
2004 627 41.3 15.2 27
2005 648 41.6 15.6 26.5
2006 643 41.0 15.7 22.4
2007 646 57.3 11.3 20.7
2008 644 45.0 14.3 25.2
2009 660 43.0 15.3 28
2010 535 38.0 14.0 37.8
2011 499 34.8 14.3 32.3
2012 478 33.0 14.4 33.7
2013 470 29.0 16.2 41.1
2014 443 30.0 14.7 41.1
2015 477 32.0 14.9 32.5
2016 471 32.0 14.7 38.6
2017 488 33.0 14.7 36.9
2018 531 34.0 15.6 26.7
2019 489 36.0 13.5 31.1
2020 498 35.0 14.2 28.3
2021 453 35.0 12.9 32
2022 438 34.0 12.8 30.6
2023 461 34.0 13.5 22.3
2024 449 39.0 11.5 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Coosa Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $214 (2.0%) $397 (3.7%) $611 (5.7%) $8,359 (78.0%) $1,749 (16.3%) $10,108 (94.3%) $10,719
2020 $222 (1.9%) $85 (0.7%) $306 (2.6%) $9,239 (78.3%) $2,260 (19.1%) $11,499 (97.4%) $11,805
2021 $260 (2.2%) $508 (4.3%) $767 (6.5%) $8,947 (76.2%) $2,021 (17.2%) $10,968 (93.5%) $11,736
2022 $311 (2.3%) $922 (6.8%) $1,234 (9.0%) $10,527 (77.1%) $1,888 (13.8%) $12,415 (91.0%) $13,648
2023 $697 (4.4%) $1,196 (7.5%) $1,893 (11.8%) $11,909 (74.4%) $2,207 (13.8%) $14,116 (88.2%) $16,009

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coosa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 644 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coosa Elementary)5665.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)47.850.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coosa Elementary)76.269.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)5852.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Coosa Elementary)65.777
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)53.444.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coosa Elementary)67.184.6
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)50.455.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coosa Elementary)68.480.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)53.746.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coosa Elementary)57.278
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)40.256.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coosa Elementary)71.572.1
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.945.9
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489461
 5.7%
African American8382
 1.2%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic3947
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White328295
 10.1%
Two or More Races2935
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%22.3%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coosa Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended Coosa Elementary.

Yes. Coosa Elementary ranks in the top 5.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Coosa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lady's Island Middle
High : Beaufort High

Students at Coosa Elementary are 62% White, 17% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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