Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. K. Gourdin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School's student population of 119 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. K. Gourdin Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
92%
31%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. K. Gourdin Elementary School's ranking?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are J. K. Gourdin Elementary School often compared to?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry E. Bonner Elementary School, St. Stephen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend J. K. Gourdin Elementary School?
119 students attend J. K. Gourdin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of J. K. Gourdin Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. K. Gourdin Elementary School?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. K. Gourdin Elementary School offer ?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. K. Gourdin Elementary School part of?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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