Summary:
The city of Ravenel, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, E.B. Ellington Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 353 students. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, E.B. Ellington Elementary has consistently struggled to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population, with test scores significantly below the Charleston 01 district and state averages.
The school's student body is predominantly African American (59.49%) and Hispanic (20.11%), with a high percentage (100%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community. This socioeconomic disadvantage may contribute to the school's persistent low performance, as evidenced by its consistently low rankings on the SchoolDigger platform, where it has been in the bottom 10% of South Carolina elementary schools for the past three years.
The data suggests that targeted interventions and support are needed to address the underlying issues at E.B. Ellington Elementary and provide equitable educational opportunities for its students. While the school's low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending suggest a commitment to resources, the continued academic struggles highlight the need for a more comprehensive approach to improving outcomes and ensuring that all students in Ravenel have access to a high-quality education.
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