Estill Elementary

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Estill Elementary ranks 367 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Estill Elementary is a public elementary school in Estill, South Carolina, serving 262 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hampton School District, which is ranked 42 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estill Elementary faces some significant challenges, with a student population that is 95.42% African American and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the Hampton district and state averages, particularly in 4th grade. However, the school's 5th-grade mathematics performance is notably higher than the district and state, with 71.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 43% for the Hampton district and 45.8% for the state. Additionally, Estill Elementary's 3rd-grade English Language Arts performance is relatively stronger, with 51.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 57.5% for the Hampton district and 53.8% for the state.

While Estill Elementary's overall ranking is low (367 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools), its African American students and female students perform relatively better, ranking 107 and 204 respectively out of all South Carolina elementary schools. This suggests that the school may be effectively supporting these student subgroups. Additionally, Estill Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.9, compared to the nearby Brunson Elementary (13.1) and Varnville Elementary (13.6), which could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918

(803) 625-5030

District: Hampton

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,164

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.7%

Hispanic:

4.1%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Estill Elementary ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.53. (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 (92.7%), Hispanic (4.1%), White (2%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estill Elementary is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the Hampton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estill Elementary is $14,164. 3 elementary schools in the Hampton School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Estill Elementary 367^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Estill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

Hampton:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton 42^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Estill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.05	513^th	644	20.3%
2024	42.53	367^th	638	42.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.10	439^th	608	27.8%
2024	52.12	284^th	599	52.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Estill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.26	313^th	580	46.0%
2024	62.32	204^th	565	63.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Estill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.32	514^th	582	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Estill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.62	130^th	394	67.0%
2024	64.67	107^th	369	71.0%

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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 Estill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	5	268	6	0	279
2023	5	250	6	1	262
2024	5	228	10	3	246

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 Estill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	279	17.6	15.8	100
2023	262	22.0	11.9	100
2024	246	17.0	14.4	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 Estill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	279	17.6	15.8	100
2023	262	22.0	11.9	100
2024	246	17.0	14.4	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 Estill 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)
2023	$2,320 (16.4%)	$1,382 (9.8%)	$3,702 (26.1%)	$8,471 (59.8%)	$1,990 (14.0%)	$10,462 (73.9%)	$14,164

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Estill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	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
Estill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	636 Fourth Street	Estill	29918	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 625-5030	246	17	14.4	100.0%	5 (2.0%)	228 (92.7%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	42.5	367^th of 638 public elementary schools	42.5%		22.1	513^th of 644 public elementary schools	20.3%	146	51.2	22.6	54.7	41.9	16.2	71.4	$14,164	$2,320	$1,382	$3,702	$8,471	$1,990	$10,462
Ben Hazel Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	628 Railroad Avenue West	Hampton	29924	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-3659	235	16	14.6	100.0%	88 (37.4%)	121 (51.5%)	8 (3.4%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)								(n/a)	45.4			65.9			$15,018	$1,773	$1,326	$3,099	$10,323	$1,597	$11,919
Varnville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	395 Pine Street East	Varnville	29944	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-2376	249	19	13.4	100.0%	74 (29.7%)	141 (56.6%)	16 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)								(n/a)	71.2			57.6			$14,351	$1,647	$1,253	$2,900	$9,909	$1,542	$11,451
Brunson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	34 College Street	Brunson	29911	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 398-5584	161	10	15.7	100.0%	88 (54.7%)	53 (32.9%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.1%)	59.5	254^th of 638 public elementary schools	60.2%		61.5	235^th of 644 public elementary schools	63.5%	19	57.1	63.6	66.6	42.9	45.5	52.3	$14,042	$2,082	$1,326	$3,407	$8,915	$1,720	$10,634
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 Allendale-Fairfax Highway	Fairfax	29827	Allendale County	Allendale 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 584-3476	440	36	12.2	100.0%	23 (5.2%)	391 (88.9%)	13 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	26.9	465^th of 638 public elementary schools	27.1%		19.7	533^rd of 644 public elementary schools	17.2%	68	36.0	44.9	36.9	52.0	36.2	29.2	$17,810	$2,367	$1,932	$4,299	$10,324	$3,187	$13,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Estill Elementary

Is Estill Elementary a good school?

Estill Elementary ranks 367^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Estill Elementary?

Students at Estill Elementary are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Estill Elementary in?

Hampton

How many students attend Estill Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Estill Elementary.

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