Edwards Elementary

Summary:

Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, South Carolina, serving 539 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, which is ranked 52 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Edwards Elementary generally performs better than the Chesterfield 01 district average on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, from a high of 267 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a ranking of 380 out of 638 in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's rankings are particularly low for African American and White students, indicating that these groups may be underperforming compared to their peers statewide. However, Edwards Elementary outperforms some of the nearby schools, such as Plainview Elementary and Ruby Elementary, in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

The high percentage of students (100%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at Edwards Elementary, coupled with the relatively high per-student spending of $12,027 in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the school is serving a population with significant economic challenges and may require additional resources and support to address these needs. While the school's diverse student population, with a majority of White students (55.29%) and a significant African American population (31.54%), is a strength, the school's performance in serving these subgroups indicates that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2411 West Boulevard
       Chesterfield, SC  29709


(843) 623-2351

District: Chesterfield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,027 Help


Students who attend Edwards Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
High:    Chesterfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
African American:
31.5%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edwards Elementary ranks worse than 59.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.3. (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 Edwards Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chesterfield 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwards Elementary is $12,027. 5 elementary schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwards Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwards Elementary 380th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Edwards Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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White students:


Chesterfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield 01 52nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edwards Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.88 152nd 542 72.0%
2004 70.89 156th 550 71.6%
2005 63.62 220th 557 60.5%
2006 59.40 247th 559 55.8%
2007 60.80 231st 566 59.2%
2008 55.99 273rd 577 52.7%
2009 58.22 252nd 580 56.6%
2010 45.23 349th 589 40.7%
2011 43.97 381st 597 36.2%
2012 43.21 381st 594 35.9%
2013 55.81 294th 599 50.9%
2014 49.84 350th 630 44.4%
2015 54.42 267th 638 58.2%
2016 43.64 355th 619 42.6%
2017 38.94 389th 639 39.1%
2018 44.56 339th 624 45.7%
2019 47.82 339th 643 47.3%
2021 49.93 305th 622 51.0%
2022 39.87 372nd 625 40.5%
2023 36.32 411th 644 36.2%
2024 40.30 380th 638 40.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.09 322nd 588 45.2%
2019 48.36 327th 600 45.5%
2021 49.41 288th 580 50.3%
2022 27.00 452nd 600 24.7%
2023 24.61 488th 608 19.7%
2024 42.76 352nd 599 41.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 311th 570 45.4%
2019 42.24 356th 588 39.5%
2021 48.94 271st 554 51.1%
2022 43.66 318th 573 44.5%
2023 36.33 374th 580 35.5%
2024 40.52 352nd 565 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.10 339th 571 40.6%
2019 49.59 305th 590 48.3%
2021 45.74 306th 561 45.5%
2022 33.60 389th 579 32.8%
2023 33.53 385th 582 33.8%
2024 37.56 358th 568 37.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 257th 412 37.6%
2019 38.63 279th 421 33.7%
2021 42.70 200th 350 42.9%
2022 31.78 284th 393 27.7%
2023 26.40 327th 394 17.0%
2024 30.73 274th 369 25.7%
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Rank History for White students at Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 323rd 457 29.3%
2019 38.53 313th 472 33.7%
2021 39.30 276th 439 37.1%
2022 27.56 346th 455 24.0%
2023 28.47 356th 463 23.1%
2024 36.44 312th 441 29.3%
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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

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Enrollment information for Edwards Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 288 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 303 267 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 305 277 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 293 252 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1992 311 228 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 279 215 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 291 233 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 280 209 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 280 209 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 267 205 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 291 204 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 267 219 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 278 247 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 263 245 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 293 216 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 293 216 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 341 252 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 348 227 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 336 248 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 329 241 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 329 235 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2009 325 238 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 316 223 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2011 350 196 5 2 1 0 15 0 569
2012 331 183 7 4 1 0 17 0 543
2013 332 178 8 5 1 0 14 0 538
2014 330 178 6 4 1 0 15 0 534
2015 325 161 5 5 1 0 19 0 516
2016 345 181 4 5 1 0 18 0 554
2017 324 180 4 7 1 0 21 0 537
2018 326 177 4 4 1 1 25 0 538
2019 307 160 3 2 0 0 31 0 503
2020 314 165 3 5 0 0 43 0 530
2021 302 148 3 10 0 0 47 0 510
2022 292 154 3 13 3 0 50 0 515
2023 298 170 3 14 2 0 52 0 539

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 Edwards Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 31.0 17.5 n/a
1989 570 30.9 18.4 n/a
1990 582 31.6 18.4 n/a
1991 545 32.0 17.0 40.6
1992 542 32.0 16.9 46.3
1993 496 34.0 14.6 50.8
1994 525 33.0 15.9 57.5
1995 492 35.0 14.1 57.5
1996 492 35.0 14.1 57.5
1997 474 34.0 13.9 50.4
1998 497 34.0 14.6 55.9
1999 487 32.0 15.2 61.8
2000 527 31.0 17.0 58.8
2001 510 35.0 14.6 59.2
2002 512 34.0 15.1 58.6
2003 512 34.0 15.1 58.6
2004 597 36.0 16.6 60.8
2005 578 36.0 16.1 64.7
2006 587 36.0 16.3 65.1
2007 573 50.5 11.3 67.5
2008 570 36.0 15.8 67.9
2009 569 32.0 17.8 67.7
2010 547 32.0 17.0 70.9
2011 569 32.0 17.7 65.4
2012 543 32.0 16.9 68.3
2013 538 31.0 17.3 72.7
2014 534 32.0 16.6 71.9
2015 516 32.0 16.1 83.7
2016 554 31.0 17.8 100
2017 537 32.0 16.7 100
2018 538 34.0 15.8 100
2019 503 36.0 13.9 100
2020 530 36.0 14.7 100
2021 510 36.0 14.1 100
2022 515 38.0 13.5 100
2023 539 37.0 14.5 100

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 Edwards Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 31.0 17.5 n/a
1989 570 30.9 18.4 n/a
1990 582 31.6 18.4 n/a
1991 545 32.0 17.0 40.6
1992 542 32.0 16.9 46.3
1993 496 34.0 14.6 50.8
1994 525 33.0 15.9 57.5
1995 492 35.0 14.1 57.5
1996 492 35.0 14.1 57.5
1997 474 34.0 13.9 50.4
1998 497 34.0 14.6 55.9
1999 487 32.0 15.2 61.8
2000 527 31.0 17.0 58.8
2001 510 35.0 14.6 59.2
2002 512 34.0 15.1 58.6
2003 512 34.0 15.1 58.6
2004 597 36.0 16.6 60.8
2005 578 36.0 16.1 64.7
2006 587 36.0 16.3 65.1
2007 573 50.5 11.3 67.5
2008 570 36.0 15.8 67.9
2009 569 32.0 17.8 67.7
2010 547 32.0 17.0 70.9
2011 569 32.0 17.7 65.4
2012 543 32.0 16.9 68.3
2013 538 31.0 17.3 72.7
2014 534 32.0 16.6 71.9
2015 516 32.0 16.1 83.7
2016 554 31.0 17.8 100
2017 537 32.0 16.7 100
2018 538 34.0 15.8 100
2019 503 36.0 13.9 100
2020 530 36.0 14.7 100
2021 510 36.0 14.1 100
2022 515 38.0 13.5 100
2023 539 37.0 14.5 100

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 Edwards 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 $915 (9.5%) $469 (4.9%) $1,384 (14.4%) $7,217 (75.0%) $1,020 (10.6%) $8,237 (85.6%) $9,621
2020 $310 (3.2%) $495 (5.1%) $805 (8.4%) $7,635 (79.3%) $1,191 (12.4%) $8,826 (91.6%) $9,631
2021 $1,107 (10.4%) $447 (4.2%) $1,554 (14.5%) $8,104 (75.9%) $1,025 (9.6%) $9,129 (85.5%) $10,683
2022 $1,731 (14.8%) $1,012 (8.7%) $2,743 (23.5%) $7,896 (67.5%) $1,055 (9.0%) $8,950 (76.5%) $11,693
2023 $1,551 (12.9%) $1,082 (9.0%) $2,633 (21.9%) $8,285 (68.9%) $1,109 (9.2%) $9,394 (78.1%) $12,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwards Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 411th of 644 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edwards Elementary)43.638.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)39.332.5
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwards Elementary)50.636.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)46.630.4
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Edwards Elementary)41.643.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade Science (Chesterfield 01)43.732
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards Elementary)45.547.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)4144.2
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edwards Elementary)44.232.6
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)44.631.4
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards Elementary)30.147.4
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chesterfield 01)28.537.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edwards Elementary)54.846.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield 01)37.428.8
 8.6%
   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 Students503539
 7.2%
African American160170
 6.3%
American Indian02
Asian33
Hispanic214
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White307298
 2.9%
Two or More Races3152
 67.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Edwards Elementary are 55% White, 32% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Edwards Elementary ranks 380th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Edwards Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
High : Chesterfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Edwards Elementary.


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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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