Is Nexton Elementary a good school?

Nexton Elementary ranks 181 st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nexton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,025 students attended Nexton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Nexton Elementary?

Students at Nexton Elementary are 54% White, 22% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Nexton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Nexton Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Cane Bay Middle High : Cane Bay High

Nexton Elementary

Summary:

Nexton Elementary is a public elementary school in Summerville, South Carolina, serving 1,025 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Berkeley 01 school district, Nexton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, ranking in the top 30% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Nexton Elementary's strong academic performance is evident across various metrics. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Nexton Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 30% of elementary schools in the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.95% White, 21.56% African American, 12.29% Hispanic, and 11.2% other races, is a strength, providing a rich learning environment. Nexton Elementary also spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools in the Dorchester 02 and Berkeley 01 districts, Nexton Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. While some nearby schools struggle with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings, Nexton Elementary consistently outperforms them, suggesting effective teaching practices and a strong curriculum. However, there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of certain subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities, to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

200 Scholar Way
Summerville, SC 29483

(843) 900-3222

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,649

Students who attend Nexton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cane Bay Middle
High:	Cane Bay High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,025

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

African American:

21.6%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nexton Elementary ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 6^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.34. (See more...)

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nexton Elementary is $10,649. 20 elementary schools in the Berkeley 01 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nexton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nexton Elementary 181^st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Nexton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 37^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	79.03	117^th	624	81.3%
2019	76.25	138^th	643	78.5%
2021	75.92	141^st	622	77.3%
2022	66.73	201^st	625	67.8%
2023	58.61	255^th	644	60.4%
2024	70.34	181^st	638	71.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	81.04	79^th	588	86.6%
2019	72.95	138^th	600	77.0%
2021	70.58	149^th	580	74.3%
2022	59.91	229^th	600	61.8%
2023	46.42	319^th	608	47.5%
2024	54.10	271^st	599	54.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	74.21	134^th	570	76.5%
2019	67.73	182^nd	588	69.0%
2021	81.53	90^th	554	83.8%
2022	70.72	151^st	573	73.6%
2023	61.76	218^th	580	62.4%
2024	75.80	126^th	565	77.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	66.38	48^th	189	74.6%
2021	40.75	66^th	122	45.9%
2022	32.82	106^th	151	29.8%
2023	21.79	150^th	174	13.8%
2024	48.22	72^nd	143	49.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.69	14^th	147	90.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	80.58	98^th	571	82.8%
2019	79.92	101^st	590	82.9%
2021	64.12	187^th	561	66.7%
2022	58.44	242^nd	579	58.2%
2023	50.07	280^th	582	51.9%
2024	60.17	225^th	568	60.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	74.05	69^th	412	83.3%
2019	62.50	135^th	421	67.9%
2021	59.41	112^th	350	68.0%
2022	52.67	171^st	393	56.5%
2023	41.26	229^th	394	41.9%
2024	60.08	119^th	369	67.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.92	43^rd	115	62.6%
2023	78.92	20^th	115	82.6%

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Rank History for White students at Nexton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	77.94	88^th	457	80.7%
2019	72.13	124^th	472	73.7%
2021	63.38	150^th	439	65.8%
2022	52.37	239^th	455	47.5%
2023	47.23	262^nd	463	43.4%
2024	57.60	205^th	441	53.5%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Friday, October 11, 2019

Great school. Teachers and administration communicate effectively with parents. My son loves it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nexton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	374	156	12	52	2	1	33	630
2017	440	179	12	66	4	4	40	745
2018	486	193	10	69	5	1	49	813
2019	500	202	13	80	3	2	62	862
2020	507	221	13	92	4	2	73	912
2021	506	201	15	99	1	3	84	909
2022	517	196	18	119	1	1	95	947
2023	553	221	18	126	0	1	106	1025

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

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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 Nexton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	630	34.0	18.5	52.4
2017	745	40.0	18.6	51.8
2018	813	43.0	18.9	41.7
2019	862	49.0	17.5	43.2
2020	912	54.0	16.8	37
2021	909	58.0	15.6	33.9
2022	947	61.5	15.3	37.8
2023	1025	60.0	17.0	37.5

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 Nexton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	630	34.0	18.5	52.4
2017	745	40.0	18.6	51.8
2018	813	43.0	18.9	41.7
2019	862	49.0	17.5	43.2
2020	912	54.0	16.8	37
2021	909	58.0	15.6	33.9
2022	947	61.5	15.3	37.8
2023	1025	60.0	17.0	37.5

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 Nexton Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$506 (6.2%)	$374 (4.6%)	$880 (10.7%)	$6,158 (75.1%)	$1,167 (14.2%)	$7,325 (89.3%)	$8,205
2020	$209 (2.1%)	$43 (0.4%)	$252 (2.6%)	$8,043 (82.1%)	$1,503 (15.3%)	$9,546 (97.4%)	$9,798
2021	$232 (3.6%)	$166 (2.6%)	$399 (6.3%)	$5,776 (90.7%)	$197 (3.1%)	$5,973 (93.8%)	$6,371
2022	$397 (4.0%)	$557 (5.7%)	$954 (9.7%)	$7,633 (77.7%)	$1,240 (12.6%)	$8,873 (90.3%)	$9,827
2023	$500 (4.7%)	$715 (6.7%)	$1,216 (11.4%)	$8,000 (75.1%)	$1,434 (13.5%)	$9,433 (88.6%)	$10,649

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nexton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 255^th of 644 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nexton Elementary)	69.8	64.7	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	50.9	51.9	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nexton Elementary)	77.5	59	18.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	52.9	46.5	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Nexton Elementary)	59.6	45.9	13.7%
4th Grade Science (Berkeley 01)	53.6	40.2	13.4%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nexton Elementary)	54.9	60.3	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	52.5	53.9	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nexton Elementary)	63.5	41.6	21.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	46.4	37.9	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nexton Elementary)	54.1	57.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)	44.8	48.7	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nexton Elementary)	51	37.6	13.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)	42.8	33	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	862	1025	18.9%
African American	202	221	9.4%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	13	18	38.5%
Hispanic	80	126	57.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	500	553	10.6%
Two or More Races	62	106	71%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	37.5%	5.7%

Schools Near Nexton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Nexton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Scholar Way	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 900-3222	1,025	60	17.0	37.5%	553 (54.0%)	221 (21.6%)	126 (12.3%)	18 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (10.3%)	70.3	181^st of 638 public elementary schools	71.6%		58.6	255^th of 644 public elementary schools	60.4%	74	57.9	71.5	63.5				59.2	56.5	52.1				$10,649	$500	$715	$1,216	$8,000	$1,434	$9,433
Carolyn Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	380 Coleridge Drive	Summerville	29486	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(843) 900-3302																			(n/a)	62.1	52.2	52.0	50.8	59.4	44.0	56.3	41.6	31.4	32.5	32.0	25.0
Alston-Bailey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	820 West 5th North Street	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-5210	715	48	14.9	85.5%	266 (37.2%)	270 (37.8%)	97 (13.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (10.9%)	31.5	436^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.7%		35.3	419^th of 644 public elementary schools	34.9%	17	47.3	47.7	49.0				41.8	30.3	30.4				$10,571	$1,054	$900	$1,953	$7,221	$1,397	$8,618
Sangaree Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1460 Royle Road	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 820-3868	659	41	15.9	66.5%	261 (39.6%)	171 (25.9%)	136 (20.6%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (12.7%)								(n/a)													$12,571	$731	$1,420	$2,151	$8,933	$1,487	$10,420
Sangaree Intermediate	Public	3-5	201 School House Lane	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 820-3850	568	30	18.9	65.8%	226 (39.8%)	164 (28.9%)	103 (18.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (11.3%)	34.7	414^th of 638 public elementary schools	35.1%		28.7	454^th of 644 public elementary schools	29.5%	40	47.8	53.3	50.0				39.1	34.2	31.8				$11,162	$1,937	$578	$2,515	$7,265	$1,382	$8,647
Cane Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1247 Cane Bay Boulevard	Summerville	29486	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 899-5100	1,263	68	18.5	28.5%	777 (61.5%)	183 (14.5%)	142 (11.2%)	35 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	124 (9.8%)	81.1	113^th of 638 public elementary schools	82.3%		60.7	240^th of 644 public elementary schools	62.7%	127	67.2	74.2					67.9	61.0					$9,988	$589	$682	$1,271	$7,226	$1,491	$8,717
James H. Spann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 John McKissick Way	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-3050	576	43	13.2	76.4%	273 (47.4%)	142 (24.7%)	94 (16.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.9%)	63.1	229^th of 638 public elementary schools	64.1%		77.1	135^th of 644 public elementary schools	79.0%	94	59.6	60.8	63.4				61.6	43.1	51.2				$12,610	$1,087	$864	$1,952	$9,332	$1,327	$10,658
Summerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	835 South Main Street	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-2372	528	36	14.5	67.2%	290 (54.9%)	150 (28.4%)	53 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	76.2	146^th of 638 public elementary schools	77.1%		81.8	103^rd of 644 public elementary schools	84.0%	43	53.3	69.9	70.4				61.1	72.0	57.9				$13,854	$1,418	$813	$2,230	$10,124	$1,499	$11,624
Devon Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1127 Dorothy Street	Goose Creek	29455	Charleston County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 820-3880	970	62	15.5	100.0%	270 (27.8%)	356 (36.7%)	251 (25.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (9.3%)	9.9	601^st of 638 public elementary schools	5.8%		15.7	557^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.5%	44	30.4	30.1	35.0				28.9	21.9	14.0				$11,245	$422	$1,096	$1,518	$8,267	$1,460	$9,727
College Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Davidson Drive	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 797-2711	833	58	14.2	100.0%	215 (25.8%)	172 (20.6%)	351 (42.1%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (10.0%)	15.4	551^st of 638 public elementary schools	13.6%		13.7	570^th of 644 public elementary schools	11.5%	19	31.0	45.3	31.6				22.5	32.4	24.3				$12,133	$1,083	$956	$2,038	$8,476	$1,618	$10,094

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