Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joanna Woodson 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joanna Woodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Joanna Woodson Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joanna Woodson 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 Joanna Woodson Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#780 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
21%
31%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joanna Woodson Elementary School's ranking?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School is ranked #780 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Joanna Woodson Elementary School often compared to?
Joanna Woodson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Joanna Woodson Elementary School?
288 students attend Joanna Woodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Joanna Woodson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joanna Woodson Elementary School?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joanna Woodson Elementary School offer ?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joanna Woodson Elementary School part of?
Joanna Woodson Elementary School is part of Laurens 56 School District.
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