Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Summary:

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 427 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools, with a student population that is 46.6% African American and 37.7% Hispanic. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significantly below-average academic performance. This is particularly true for African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, who perform well below their peers at other schools in the district and state on standardized assessments.

In contrast, some nearby schools like Coosa Elementary and Riverview Charter School consistently rank in the top 10-15% of South Carolina elementary schools and have much higher proficiency rates. The high percentage of low-income students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate, may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. Despite increased per-student spending in recent years, the school has struggled to improve outcomes, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 121 Morrall Drive
       Beaufort, SC  29906


(843) 466-3400

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
583rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,122 Help


Students who attend Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary usually attend:

High:    Battery Creek High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.6%
Hispanic:
37.7%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 18th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Beaufort 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is $18,122, which is the 10th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary 583rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.71 414th 542 23.6%
2004 45.65 347th 550 36.9%
2005 46.60 334th 557 40.0%
2006 44.35 352nd 559 37.0%
2007 38.33 398th 566 29.7%
2008 30.30 452nd 577 21.7%
2009 27.89 465th 580 19.8%
2010 36.55 420th 589 28.7%
2011 32.21 455th 597 23.8%
2012 37.84 418th 594 29.6%
2013 15.90 548th 599 8.5%
2014 22.61 547th 630 13.2%
2015 19.08 572nd 638 10.3%
2016 13.65 569th 619 8.1%
2017 12.99 588th 639 8.0%
2018 12.81 570th 624 8.7%
2019 21.39 514th 643 20.1%
2021 19.52 496th 622 20.3%
2022 11.90 561st 625 10.2%
2023 9.05 612th 644 5.0%
2024 11.48 583rd 638 8.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.45 54th 79 31.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.88 510th 588 13.3%
2019 27.23 466th 600 22.3%
2021 25.24 452nd 580 22.1%
2022 18.43 510th 600 15.0%
2023 14.60 551st 608 9.4%
2024 17.22 526th 599 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.52 530th 570 7.0%
2019 15.02 519th 588 11.7%
2021 16.83 468th 554 15.5%
2022 12.71 509th 573 11.2%
2023 9.88 544th 580 6.2%
2024 9.71 536th 565 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.89 504th 571 11.7%
2019 27.49 441st 590 25.3%
2021 20.57 444th 561 20.9%
2022 10.58 533rd 579 7.9%
2023 7.63 559th 582 4.0%
2024 13.31 505th 568 11.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.95 343rd 412 16.7%
2019 31.81 317th 421 24.7%
2021 36.96 230th 350 34.3%
2022 26.71 317th 393 19.3%
2023 22.36 342nd 394 13.2%
2024 23.92 317th 369 14.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.38 89th 104 14.4%
2022 15.36 104th 115 9.6%
2023 14.72 104th 115 9.6%
2024 20.66 96th 115 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 200 469 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 200 469 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 220 473 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 217 477 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 197 435 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 169 317 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 160 284 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 183 325 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 183 325 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 174 329 2 33 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 147 315 2 31 1 n/a n/a 1 497
2006 128 313 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 142 324 5 43 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 131 325 15 48 1 n/a n/a 2 522
2009 116 302 9 60 1 n/a n/a 4 492
2010 96 286 9 43 0 n/a n/a 8 442
2011 79 275 4 39 2 0 26 0 425
2012 94 291 3 58 3 3 24 0 476
2013 66 250 0 58 2 0 23 0 399
2014 66 240 3 57 2 0 30 0 398
2015 66 294 3 87 1 2 28 0 481
2016 66 265 3 78 0 2 17 0 431
2017 53 232 0 80 1 0 19 0 385
2018 50 219 0 89 2 0 20 0 380
2019 48 211 0 92 2 0 16 0 369
2020 37 210 1 116 2 0 23 0 389
2021 37 195 0 130 0 0 23 0 385
2022 48 218 1 137 1 0 25 0 430
2023 33 199 0 161 0 0 34 0 427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 680 44.6 15.2 63.4
1996 680 44.6 15.2 63.4
1997 711 47.0 15.1 85.5
1998 709 43.0 16.5 76
1999 643 47.0 13.7 88
2000 499 36.0 13.9 40.1
2001 474 36.0 13.2 72.2
2002 534 35.5 15.0 75.8
2003 534 35.5 15.0 75.8
2004 539 36.0 15.0 74.2
2005 497 36.0 13.8 75.4
2006 484 32.0 15.1 82
2007 514 44.0 11.7 68.3
2008 522 35.0 14.9 60.4
2009 492 35.0 14.1 79.9
2010 442 38.0 11.6 90.1
2011 425 34.6 12.2 84.7
2012 476 33.8 14.0 85.9
2013 399 30.8 12.9 93
2014 398 31.0 12.8 90.5
2015 481 35.0 13.7 73.4
2016 431 37.0 11.6 100
2017 385 33.0 11.6 100
2018 380 35.0 10.8 100
2019 369 33.0 11.1 100
2020 389 33.0 11.7 100
2021 385 33.0 11.6 100
2022 430 37.0 11.6 100
2023 427 41.0 10.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 680 44.6 15.2 63.4
1996 680 44.6 15.2 63.4
1997 711 47.0 15.1 85.5
1998 709 43.0 16.5 76
1999 643 47.0 13.7 88
2000 499 36.0 13.9 40.1
2001 474 36.0 13.2 72.2
2002 534 35.5 15.0 75.8
2003 534 35.5 15.0 75.8
2004 539 36.0 15.0 74.2
2005 497 36.0 13.8 75.4
2006 484 32.0 15.1 82
2007 514 44.0 11.7 68.3
2008 522 35.0 14.9 60.4
2009 492 35.0 14.1 79.9
2010 442 38.0 11.6 90.1
2011 425 34.6 12.2 84.7
2012 476 33.8 14.0 85.9
2013 399 30.8 12.9 93
2014 398 31.0 12.8 90.5
2015 481 35.0 13.7 73.4
2016 431 37.0 11.6 100
2017 385 33.0 11.6 100
2018 380 35.0 10.8 100
2019 369 33.0 11.1 100
2020 389 33.0 11.7 100
2021 385 33.0 11.6 100
2022 430 37.0 11.6 100
2023 427 41.0 10.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (6.1%) $1,054 (7.5%) $1,909 (13.7%) $9,770 (69.9%) $2,290 (16.4%) $12,060 (86.3%) $13,969
2020 $701 (5.0%) $264 (1.9%) $965 (6.9%) $9,888 (71.0%) $3,068 (22.0%) $12,956 (93.1%) $13,921
2021 $637 (4.6%) $1,130 (8.1%) $1,768 (12.7%) $10,026 (71.9%) $2,158 (15.5%) $12,185 (87.3%) $13,952
2022 $914 (6.0%) $1,379 (9.1%) $2,293 (15.1%) $10,983 (72.5%) $1,873 (12.4%) $12,856 (84.9%) $15,149
2023 $1,627 (9.0%) $1,657 (9.1%) $3,284 (18.1%) $12,607 (69.6%) $2,231 (12.3%) $14,838 (81.9%) $18,122

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 514th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 612th of 644 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)4025.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)47.850.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)46.717.9
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)5852.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)28.321.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)53.444.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)30.230.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)50.455.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)33.919.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)53.746.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)20.433.3
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)40.256.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary)24.115.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.945.9
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369427
 15.7%
African American211199
 5.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic92161
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White4833
 31.3%
Two or More Races1634
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Battery Creek High

Students at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary are 47% African American, 38% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary.

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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