Drayton Hall Elementary

Summary:

Drayton Hall Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina that serves 632 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, with strong academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.

Drayton Hall Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 69.3% White, 12.97% African American, 6.96% Hispanic, and 3.64% Asian students. The school also has a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to many nearby schools, with 42.72% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Notably, Drayton Hall's performance for its low-socioeconomic student subgroup is in the top 10% of South Carolina elementary schools, suggesting the school effectively supports the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

While Drayton Hall Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, including Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, Orange Grove Charter School, and Montessori Community School, on state assessments, some of these nearby schools have even higher academic performance and statewide rankings. Drayton Hall's strong performance, diverse student population, and support for economically disadvantaged students make it a standout elementary school in the Charleston 01 School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3138 Ashley River Road
       Charleston, SC  29414


(843) 852-0678

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,033 Help


Students who attend Drayton Hall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
High:    West Ashley High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
African American:
13.0%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Drayton Hall Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 15th 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 85.22. (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 Drayton Hall Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Charleston 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drayton Hall Elementary is $14,033. 37 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Drayton Hall Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Drayton Hall Elementary 83rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Drayton Hall 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 Drayton Hall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.07 259th 557 53.5%
2006 86.15 42nd 559 92.5%
2007 80.70 78th 566 86.2%
2008 82.35 64th 577 88.9%
2009 81.98 71st 580 87.8%
2010 79.41 103rd 589 82.5%
2011 81.99 76th 597 87.3%
2012 77.80 104th 594 82.5%
2013 78.71 99th 599 83.5%
2014 76.05 126th 630 80.0%
2015 82.48 76th 638 88.1%
2016 68.90 170th 619 72.5%
2017 69.67 173rd 639 72.9%
2018 68.30 178th 624 71.5%
2019 77.55 131st 643 79.6%
2021 80.85 111th 622 82.2%
2022 80.60 111th 625 82.2%
2023 89.45 64th 644 90.1%
2024 85.22 83rd 638 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 245th 588 58.3%
2019 71.91 144th 600 76.0%
2021 83.29 72nd 580 87.6%
2022 65.65 186th 600 69.0%
2023 84.84 58th 608 90.5%
2024 73.35 132nd 599 78.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 183rd 570 67.9%
2019 77.60 122nd 588 79.3%
2021 85.43 74th 554 86.6%
2022 85.36 75th 573 86.9%
2023 90.90 38th 580 93.4%
2024 85.88 67th 565 88.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.55 105th 147 28.6%
2022 70.18 29th 109 73.4%
2023 70.07 27th 105 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.04 157th 571 72.5%
2019 74.37 139th 590 76.4%
2021 71.41 145th 561 74.2%
2022 70.25 166th 579 71.3%
2023 84.00 84th 582 85.6%
2024 80.87 105th 568 81.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 270th 412 34.5%
2019 70.84 93rd 421 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Drayton Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 218th 457 52.3%
2019 59.57 194th 472 58.9%
2021 71.13 116th 439 73.6%
2022 70.42 120th 455 73.6%
2023 82.40 61st 463 86.8%
2024 73.60 108th 441 75.5%
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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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Open Quote Amazing teachers and students! Such a hidden gem. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 20, 2015

Open Quote It's a decent school with decent teachers... Decision making and planning is executed very poorly... Other than that it's good. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Open Quote My son has been going to Drayton Hall for 3 years now. He loves it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Drayton Hall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2005 325 171 12 7 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 335 134 16 8 5 n/a n/a 2 500
2007 410 187 21 13 8 n/a n/a 0 639
2008 411 199 27 16 9 n/a n/a 7 669
2009 478 198 24 22 8 n/a n/a 9 739
2010 523 228 30 30 7 n/a n/a 12 830
2011 539 197 20 35 0 1 29 0 821
2012 558 188 20 33 4 2 35 0 840
2013 547 197 12 28 3 1 42 0 830
2014 471 170 11 23 5 0 43 0 723
2015 519 158 13 23 5 1 44 0 763
2016 587 157 12 22 3 0 50 0 831
2017 568 162 17 28 2 0 48 0 825
2018 543 150 15 38 0 0 47 36 829
2019 532 109 14 35 0 2 34 9 735
2020 503 99 15 44 0 3 29 0 693
2021 443 67 17 42 0 3 27 2 601
2022 435 84 12 42 0 3 30 0 606
2023 438 82 23 44 0 2 43 0 632

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 Drayton Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2005 517 28.5 18.1 30.4
2006 500 32.5 15.4 24.3
2007 639 54.3 11.8 29.7
2008 669 43.0 15.6 30.7
2009 739 40.0 18.5 22.5
2010 830 38.5 21.5 25.3
2011 821 39.9 20.5 23.4
2012 840 42.0 20.0 32.9
2013 830 44.2 18.7 34.9
2014 723 44.5 16.2 33.5
2015 763 45.0 16.9 33.3
2016 831 46.0 18.0 32.9
2017 825 46.7 17.6 33
2018 829 44.5 18.6 27.3
2019 735 42.0 17.5 21.8
2020 693 41.0 16.9 21.4
2021 601 41.5 14.4 21.5
2022 606 38.5 15.7 22.9
2023 632 40.5 15.6 42.7

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 Drayton Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2005 517 28.5 18.1 30.4
2006 500 32.5 15.4 24.3
2007 639 54.3 11.8 29.7
2008 669 43.0 15.6 30.7
2009 739 40.0 18.5 22.5
2010 830 38.5 21.5 25.3
2011 821 39.9 20.5 23.4
2012 840 42.0 20.0 32.9
2013 830 44.2 18.7 34.9
2014 723 44.5 16.2 33.5
2015 763 45.0 16.9 33.3
2016 831 46.0 18.0 32.9
2017 825 46.7 17.6 33
2018 829 44.5 18.6 27.3
2019 735 42.0 17.5 21.8
2020 693 41.0 16.9 21.4
2021 601 41.5 14.4 21.5
2022 606 38.5 15.7 22.9
2023 632 40.5 15.6 42.7

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 Drayton Hall 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 $616 (7.2%) $325 (3.8%) $941 (11.0%) $6,015 (70.4%) $1,593 (18.6%) $7,608 (89.0%) $8,549
2020 $602 (6.4%) $336 (3.6%) $938 (10.0%) $6,775 (71.9%) $1,704 (18.1%) $8,479 (90.0%) $9,417
2021 $692 (6.7%) $279 (2.7%) $971 (9.4%) $7,594 (73.2%) $1,815 (17.5%) $9,409 (90.7%) $10,379
2022 $1,152 (8.5%) $735 (5.4%) $1,887 (14.0%) $9,310 (68.9%) $2,313 (17.1%) $11,622 (86.0%) $13,509
2023 $1,050 (7.5%) $813 (5.8%) $1,863 (13.3%) $9,763 (69.6%) $2,406 (17.1%) $12,170 (86.7%) $14,033

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Drayton Hall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 644 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Drayton Hall Elementary)6570.8
 5.8%
   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 (Drayton Hall Elementary)70.176.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Drayton Hall Elementary)62.365.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Drayton Hall Elementary)55.774.8
 19.1%
   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 (Drayton Hall Elementary)6470.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Drayton Hall Elementary)52.577
 24.5%
   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 (Drayton Hall Elementary)54.267.8
 13.6%
   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 Students735632
 14%
African American10982
 24.8%
American Indian00
Asian1423
 64.3%
Hispanic3544
 25.7%
Pacific Islander22
White532438
 17.7%
Two or More Races3443
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%42.7%
 21%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Drayton Hall Elementary.

Students at Drayton Hall Elementary are 69% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Drayton Hall Elementary ranks 83rd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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