Daufuskie Island Elementary School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
31%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend Daufuskie Island Elementary School?
17 students attend Daufuskie Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Daufuskie Island Elementary School students are White, and 24% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daufuskie Island Elementary School?
Daufuskie Island Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daufuskie Island Elementary School offer ?
Daufuskie Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daufuskie Island Elementary School part of?
Daufuskie Island Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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