Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School

121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph S. Shanklin 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Joseph S. Shanklin 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 Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1050 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
38%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
31%
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White
8%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joseph S. Shanklin 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
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coosa Elementary School, Okatie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School?
427 students attend Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School offer ?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School part of?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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