Edisto Elementary

Summary:

Edisto Elementary is a public elementary school in Orangeburg, South Carolina, serving 444 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Orangeburg School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edisto Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower proficiency rates than the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 32.7%, compared to the state average of 53.8%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Performance also varies significantly across student subgroups, with the school's African American students ranking 253 out of 369 South Carolina elementary schools in ELA, while the White students ranked 414 out of 441 schools.

Edisto Elementary's academic struggles may be influenced by its high percentage of students from low-income families, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,502 in 2022-2023, coupled with its poor academic outcomes, raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources. Nearby schools, such as Dover Elementary, Brookdale Elementary, and Whittaker Elementary, have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings, suggesting that Edisto Elementary may need to address systemic challenges to improve student success.

Detail:

Public 3-5

136 Woodolive Lane
Orangeburg, SC 29515

(803) 531-7646

District: Orangeburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,502

Students who attend Edisto Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carver Edisto Middle
High:	Edisto High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.5%

White:

38.4%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edisto Elementary ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.49. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (46.5%), White (38.4%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edisto Elementary is 15.7. 10 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edisto Elementary employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edisto Elementary is $10,502. 13 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edisto Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edisto Elementary 517^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Edisto Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edisto Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edisto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	15.89	520^th	622	16.4%
2022	10.75	574^th	625	8.2%
2023	20.44	530^th	644	17.7%
2024	20.49	517^th	638	19.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edisto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	17.48	496^th	580	14.5%
2022	12.84	556^th	600	7.3%
2023	26.70	477^th	608	21.5%
2024	23.36	479^th	599	20.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Edisto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	16.18	472^nd	554	14.8%
2022	8.91	544^th	573	5.1%
2023	19.75	480^th	580	17.2%
2024	19.90	471^st	565	16.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Edisto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	13.60	495^th	561	11.8%
2022	12.61	518^th	579	10.5%
2023	19.48	483^rd	582	17.0%
2024	20.82	460^th	568	19.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Edisto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	23.06	303^rd	350	13.4%
2022	14.22	376^th	393	4.3%
2023	30.12	304^th	394	22.8%
2024	34.31	253^rd	369	31.4%

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Rank History for White students at Edisto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	8.04	420^th	439	4.3%
2022	4.24	448^th	455	1.5%
2023	13.46	415^th	463	10.4%
2024	11.36	414^th	441	6.1%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edisto Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	245	253	1	39	1	19	558
2021	202	232	0	29	1	19	483
2022	184	225	1	30	1	19	460
2023	176	211	3	27	1	26	444
2024	163	197	6	31	1	26	424

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 Edisto Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	558	37.0	15.0	100
2021	483	28.2	17.0	100
2022	460	29.4	15.6	100
2023	444	29.8	14.8	100
2024	424	26.9	15.7	100

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 Edisto Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	558	37.0	15.0	100
2021	483	28.2	17.0	100
2022	460	29.4	15.6	100
2023	444	29.8	14.8	100
2024	424	26.9	15.7	100

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 Edisto Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$908 (9.4%)	$675 (7.0%)	$1,583 (16.4%)	$6,858 (71.0%)	$1,213 (12.6%)	$8,072 (83.6%)	$9,655
2021	$175 (1.6%)	$329 (3.0%)	$504 (4.6%)	$9,090 (83.3%)	$1,317 (12.1%)	$10,407 (95.4%)	$10,910
2022	$982 (8.6%)	$1,116 (9.8%)	$2,098 (18.5%)	$8,278 (72.8%)	$987 (8.7%)	$9,265 (81.5%)	$11,364
2023	$937 (8.9%)	$677 (6.4%)	$1,614 (15.4%)	$7,875 (75.0%)	$1,014 (9.7%)	$8,889 (84.6%)	$10,502

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Edisto Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Edisto Elementary	Public	3-5	136 Woodolive Lane	Orangeburg	29515	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 531-7646	424	27	15.7	100.0%	163 (38.4%)	197 (46.5%)	31 (7.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	20.5	517^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.4	530^th of 644 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	32.7	45.5	41.6				26.4	33.8	28.9					$10,502	$937	$677	$1,614	$7,875	$1,014	$8,889
Edisto Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	3239 Cordova Road	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-4782	683	42	16.1	100.0%	234 (34.3%)	355 (52.0%)	49 (7.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.6%)								(n/a)														$14,791	$1,973	$749	$2,722	$11,009	$1,060	$12,069
Sheridan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1139 Hillsboro Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-7504	498	32	15.5	100.0%	17 (3.4%)	419 (84.1%)	34 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)	10	600^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.0%		11.2	594^th of 644 public elementary schools	7.8%	6	19.7	22.7	37.5				11.9	22.6	29.2					$11,727	$1,526	$929	$2,455	$8,481	$792	$9,273
Mellichamp Elementary	Public	3-5	350 Murray Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-8044	160	16	10.0	100.0%	6 (3.8%)	143 (89.4%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	5.4	630^th of 638 public elementary schools	1.3%		2.6	643^rd of 644 public elementary schools	0.2%	13	16.6	18.8	28.9				14.3	17.2	21.2					$15,875	$2,006	$995	$3,001	$11,511	$1,363	$12,874
Felton Laboratory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	115 Lance Street	Orangeburg	29117	Orangeburg County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-7034	296	15	19.2	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	263 (88.9%)	9 (3.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	33.2	427^th of 638 public elementary schools	33.1%		47	335^th of 644 public elementary schools	48.0%	92	42.5	67.9	40.0	48.1	35.0	36.1	30.0	50.0	30.0	14.8	17.5	13.9	71.4	$15,497	$2,582	$1,992	$4,574	$8,201	$2,722	$10,923
Marshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1441 Marshall Street	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-7865	646	38	16.8	100.0%	12 (1.9%)	591 (91.5%)	12 (1.9%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.1%)	9.8	605^th of 638 public elementary schools	5.2%		8.9	614^th of 644 public elementary schools	4.7%	9	30.2	33.0	26.2				27.3	28.0	15.5					$10,418	$994	$925	$1,919	$7,627	$873	$8,499
Whittaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Whittaker Parkway	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-6559	369	22	16.8	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	333 (90.2%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	25.7	478^th of 638 public elementary schools	25.1%		24.7	492^nd of 644 public elementary schools	23.6%	14	28.3	46.3	36.2				31.7	51.8	33.3					$12,157	$1,389	$937	$2,327	$8,656	$1,175	$9,831
Brookdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	394 Brookdale Drive	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-5982	245	17	14.0	100.0%	6 (2.4%)	215 (87.8%)	14 (5.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	34.3	418^th of 638 public elementary schools	34.5%		36.1	413^th of 644 public elementary schools	35.9%	5	32.3	44.1	52.1				29.4	32.4	52.2					$16,605	$2,008	$923	$2,931	$12,457	$1,217	$13,674
Richard Carroll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1980 Main Highway	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3043	647	46	14.0	100.0%	283 (43.7%)	300 (46.4%)	17 (2.6%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	30.9	438^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.3%		29.9	447^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.6%	9	40.3	42.3	40.5	46.7			44.2	33.0	33.3	34.4
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1411 Bedford Avenue	North	29112	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 247-2184	223	14	16.3	100.0%	91 (40.8%)	110 (49.3%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	45.4	351^st of 638 public elementary schools	45.0%		23.8	499^th of 644 public elementary schools	22.5%	148	44.4	62.9	54.6				44.4	55.5	27.2					$15,700	$1,937	$1,081	$3,018	$11,326	$1,356	$12,682

Frequently Asked Questions about Edisto Elementary

What schools do graduates of Edisto Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edisto Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carver Edisto Middle
High : Edisto High

What district is Edisto Elementary in?

Orangeburg

How many students attend Edisto Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Edisto Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Edisto Elementary?

Students at Edisto Elementary are 46% African American, 38% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Edisto Elementary a good school?

Edisto Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.0% of South Carolina elementary schools.

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