Chavis Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Chavis Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
577 students
This chart displays total students of Chavis Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Chavis Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chavis Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chavis 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
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chavis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
82%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chavis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chavis 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
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chavis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Chavis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chavis 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
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chavis 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chavis Elementary School?
577 students attend Chavis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chavis Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chavis Elementary School?
Chavis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chavis Elementary School offer ?
Chavis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chavis Elementary School part of?
Chavis Elementary School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.

Recent Articles

Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st Century
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st Century
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.