E.B. Ellington Elementary

Summary:

E.B. Ellington Elementary is a public elementary school in Ravenel, South Carolina, serving 353 students in grades PK-5. Despite being part of the Charleston 01 school district, which is generally higher-performing, E.B. Ellington faces significant challenges, including lower test scores, a bottom 10% ranking among South Carolina elementary schools, and a student population that is 100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools like Hunley Park Elementary, Lambs Elementary, and Drayton Hall Elementary, E.B. Ellington's performance lags significantly. While the school has seen a substantial increase in spending per student, from $13,108 in 2019-2020 to $25,124 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The high percentage of African American and economically disadvantaged students at E.B. Ellington may be contributing to the school's lower performance, and targeted interventions and support will likely be needed to address the unique challenges faced by the school's population.

Despite the school's challenges, the increased funding and the potential for targeted interventions suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement. However, addressing the underlying factors affecting student outcomes at E.B. Ellington will require a multifaceted approach, including specialized programs and partnerships with community organizations. Parents and the community will play a crucial role in supporting the school and advocating for the resources and support needed to help students succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5540 Old Jacksonboro Road
       Ravenel, SC  29470


(843) 889-9411

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,124 Help


Students who attend E.B. Ellington Elementary usually attend:

High:    Baptist Hill High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.0%
Hispanic:
22.9%
White:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details E.B. Ellington Elementary ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 43rd among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.04. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (62%), Hispanic (22.9%), White (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at E.B. Ellington Elementary is 12.1, which is the 17th best among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at E.B. Ellington Elementary is $25,124, which is the 12th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

E.B. Ellington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks E.B. Ellington Elementary 626th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See E.B. Ellington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for E.B. Ellington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at E.B. Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.80 462nd 542 14.8%
2004 47.79 329th 550 40.2%
2005 80.10 84th 557 84.9%
2006 79.67 81st 559 85.5%
2007 42.67 373rd 566 34.1%
2008 53.01 298th 577 48.4%
2009 40.73 384th 580 33.8%
2010 30.77 459th 589 22.1%
2011 16.33 542nd 597 9.2%
2012 30.60 467th 594 21.4%
2013 41.25 382nd 599 36.2%
2014 36.77 440th 630 30.2%
2015 15.28 591st 638 7.4%
2016 15.51 561st 619 9.4%
2017 16.06 569th 639 11.0%
2018 10.10 593rd 624 5.0%
2019 6.82 620th 643 3.6%
2021 5.91 613th 622 1.4%
2022 8.09 598th 625 4.3%
2023 11.18 595th 644 7.6%
2024 6.04 626th 638 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E.B. Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.19 552nd 588 6.1%
2019 10.21 572nd 600 4.7%
2021 5.56 577th 580 0.5%
2022 11.48 567th 600 5.5%
2023 12.18 574th 608 5.6%
2024 5.98 594th 599 0.8%
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Rank History for Female students at E.B. Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.06 538th 570 5.6%
2019 8.45 561st 588 4.6%
2021 9.18 526th 554 5.1%
2022 6.23 560th 573 2.3%
2023 9.10 548th 580 5.5%
2024 2.01 565th 565 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at E.B. Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.42 539th 571 5.6%
2019 6.45 579th 590 1.9%
2021 6.12 547th 561 2.5%
2022 11.07 527th 579 9.0%
2023 19.10 487th 582 16.3%
2024 10.14 527th 568 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at E.B. Ellington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.18 365th 412 11.4%
2019 23.00 370th 421 12.1%
2021 10.03 346th 350 1.1%
2022 21.12 344th 393 12.5%
2023 27.72 316th 394 19.8%
2024 16.58 348th 369 5.7%
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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.

E.B. Ellington Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for E.B. Ellington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 72 229 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1989 64 255 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 78 291 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1991 82 279 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 80 263 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1993 84 277 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 89 314 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 85 292 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 85 292 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 82 313 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 93 316 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 75 291 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 70 306 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 59 277 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 58 290 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 58 290 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 63 242 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 38 199 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 46 168 1 22 0 n/a n/a 1 238
2007 41 162 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 49 165 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 51 174 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 42 162 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 56 186 2 43 0 0 1 0 288
2012 68 195 3 52 0 0 6 0 324
2013 67 199 3 61 0 0 6 0 336
2014 44 194 1 60 0 0 5 0 304
2015 41 260 0 68 1 0 11 0 381
2016 56 257 0 58 0 0 12 0 383
2017 61 274 1 66 0 0 10 0 412
2018 58 283 0 61 0 0 16 0 418
2019 47 260 0 59 1 1 16 0 384
2020 50 235 1 65 0 1 18 0 370
2021 40 201 0 54 2 1 17 0 315
2022 43 211 0 61 0 0 16 0 331
2023 49 210 0 71 0 0 23 0 353
2024 37 225 0 83 1 0 17 0 363

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 E.B. Ellington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1989 322 17.3 18.6 n/a
1990 377 21.5 17.5 n/a
1991 368 23.3 15.7 77.2
1992 347 21.1 16.4 80.1
1993 364 24.1 15.1 82.1
1994 405 24.0 16.9 77
1995 387 24.0 16.1 84
1996 387 24.0 16.1 84
1997 406 25.0 16.2 85.5
1998 416 25.0 16.6 88
1999 372 26.0 14.3 91.1
2000 394 28.0 14.1 92.1
2001 355 23.8 14.9 87
2002 371 25.8 14.4 90.8
2003 371 25.8 14.4 90.8
2004 328 22.8 14.4 88.1
2005 256 20.0 12.8 87.5
2006 238 23.0 10.3 89.5
2007 222 31.0 7.2 92.8
2008 238 18.0 13.2 92.4
2009 251 17.0 14.8 86.5
2010 241 15.8 15.2 90.9
2011 288 15.9 18.1 78.8
2012 324 23.3 13.9 88.6
2013 336 30.3 11.0 90.5
2014 304 26.8 11.3 92.8
2015 381 25.0 15.2 75.9
2016 383 27.0 14.1 78.1
2017 412 29.8 13.8 100
2018 418 33.8 12.3 100
2019 384 29.8 12.8 100
2020 370 30.0 12.3 100
2021 315 30.9 10.1 100
2022 331 34.4 9.6 100
2023 353 37.0 9.5 100
2024 363 30.0 12.1 100

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 E.B. Ellington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1989 322 17.3 18.6 n/a
1990 377 21.5 17.5 n/a
1991 368 23.3 15.7 77.2
1992 347 21.1 16.4 80.1
1993 364 24.1 15.1 82.1
1994 405 24.0 16.9 77
1995 387 24.0 16.1 84
1996 387 24.0 16.1 84
1997 406 25.0 16.2 85.5
1998 416 25.0 16.6 88
1999 372 26.0 14.3 91.1
2000 394 28.0 14.1 92.1
2001 355 23.8 14.9 87
2002 371 25.8 14.4 90.8
2003 371 25.8 14.4 90.8
2004 328 22.8 14.4 88.1
2005 256 20.0 12.8 87.5
2006 238 23.0 10.3 89.5
2007 222 31.0 7.2 92.8
2008 238 18.0 13.2 92.4
2009 251 17.0 14.8 86.5
2010 241 15.8 15.2 90.9
2011 288 15.9 18.1 78.8
2012 324 23.3 13.9 88.6
2013 336 30.3 11.0 90.5
2014 304 26.8 11.3 92.8
2015 381 25.0 15.2 75.9
2016 383 27.0 14.1 78.1
2017 412 29.8 13.8 100
2018 418 33.8 12.3 100
2019 384 29.8 12.8 100
2020 370 30.0 12.3 100
2021 315 30.9 10.1 100
2022 331 34.4 9.6 100
2023 353 37.0 9.5 100
2024 363 30.0 12.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for E.B. Ellington 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 $2,760 (23.1%) $955 (8.0%) $3,715 (31.0%) $5,900 (49.3%) $2,354 (19.7%) $8,254 (69.0%) $11,970
2020 $2,824 (21.5%) $984 (7.5%) $3,808 (29.1%) $6,669 (50.9%) $2,631 (20.1%) $9,300 (70.9%) $13,108
2021 $2,694 (17.9%) $905 (6.0%) $3,599 (24.0%) $8,561 (57.0%) $2,850 (19.0%) $11,411 (76.0%) $15,010
2022 $3,912 (18.1%) $1,877 (8.7%) $5,789 (26.8%) $11,817 (54.7%) $3,988 (18.5%) $15,806 (73.2%) $21,594
2023 $5,058 (20.1%) $2,177 (8.7%) $7,235 (28.8%) $13,794 (54.9%) $4,095 (16.3%) $17,888 (71.2%) $25,124

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

Impact of COVID-19 on E.B. Ellington 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 620th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 595th of 644 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (E.B. Ellington Elementary)1428.8
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (E.B. Ellington Elementary)1422.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (E.B. Ellington Elementary)17.711.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (E.B. Ellington Elementary)28.331.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (E.B. Ellington Elementary)14.531.1
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (E.B. Ellington Elementary)22.424.4
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (E.B. Ellington Elementary)15.524.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   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 Students384353
 8.1%
African American260210
 19.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic5971
 20.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4749
 4.3%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about E.B. Ellington Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended E.B. Ellington Elementary.

E.B. Ellington Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.9% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend E.B. Ellington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Baptist Hill High

Students at E.B. Ellington Elementary are 62% African American, 23% Hispanic, 10% White, 5% Two or more races.


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