Cottageville Elementary

Summary:

Cottageville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 465 students in grades PK-5 in Cottageville, South Carolina. The school is part of the Colleton 01 school district, which is ranked 74th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cottageville Elementary faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of South Carolina elementary schools. The school's academic performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.7% of 3rd graders, 35.7% of 4th graders, and 25.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending, Cottageville Elementary has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance over the past several years. When compared to other elementary schools in the region, such as Newington Elementary and Beech Hill Elementary, which serve similar student populations but have significantly higher academic achievement and statewide rankings, Cottageville Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 648 Peirce Road
       Cottageville, SC  29435


(843) 782-4528

District: Colleton 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
603rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,996 Help


Students who attend Cottageville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Colleton County Middle
High:    Colleton County High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
African American:
28.8%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottageville Elementary ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Colleton 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.87. (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 Cottageville Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Colleton 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), African American (28.8%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Colleton 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottageville Elementary is 14.3, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Colleton 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottageville Elementary is $12,996. 4 elementary schools in the Colleton 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottageville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottageville Elementary 603rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cottageville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Colleton 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Colleton 01 74th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottageville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.61 353rd 542 34.9%
2004 28.17 438th 550 20.4%
2005 17.01 500th 557 10.2%
2006 35.11 407th 559 27.2%
2007 33.80 428th 566 24.4%
2008 30.42 451st 577 21.8%
2009 39.88 390th 580 32.8%
2010 42.17 372nd 589 36.8%
2011 47.90 353rd 597 40.9%
2012 51.42 327th 594 44.9%
2013 45.06 362nd 599 39.6%
2014 31.73 472nd 630 25.1%
2015 28.44 495th 638 22.4%
2016 32.54 442nd 619 28.6%
2017 22.68 511th 639 20.0%
2018 12.11 576th 624 7.7%
2019 17.78 548th 643 14.8%
2021 18.92 501st 622 19.5%
2022 16.06 531st 625 15.0%
2023 12.66 577th 644 10.4%
2024 9.87 603rd 638 5.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 550th 588 6.5%
2019 23.24 495th 600 17.5%
2021 25.69 449th 580 22.6%
2022 18.30 516th 600 14.0%
2023 16.02 541st 608 11.0%
2024 11.51 567th 599 5.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.37 514th 570 9.8%
2019 17.12 511th 588 13.1%
2021 21.81 442nd 554 20.2%
2022 15.42 491st 573 14.3%
2023 15.08 518th 580 10.7%
2024 10.56 530th 565 6.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 151st 161 6.2%
2019 20.90 162nd 189 14.3%
2021 14.12 111th 122 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.79 550th 571 3.7%
2019 17.37 509th 590 13.7%
2021 13.91 491st 561 12.5%
2022 15.71 496th 579 14.3%
2023 10.34 538th 582 7.6%
2024 8.65 539th 568 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.00 406th 412 1.5%
2019 31.11 323rd 421 23.3%
2021 17.45 324th 350 7.4%
2022 23.47 333rd 393 15.3%
2023 41.98 222nd 394 43.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cottageville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.76 455th 457 0.4%
2019 4.43 464th 472 1.7%
2021 6.88 426th 439 3.0%
2022 6.91 440th 455 3.3%
2023 2.02 460th 463 0.6%
2024 2.36 439th 441 0.5%
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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

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Enrollment information for Cottageville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 115 150 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 276
1989 120 157 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 131 154 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 166 146 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 220 154 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 211 144 0 1 15 n/a n/a 0 371
1994 220 155 0 1 15 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 227 132 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 227 132 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 228 143 0 3 14 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 220 122 0 3 15 n/a n/a 0 360
1999 229 125 0 3 27 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 260 126 10 7 25 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 263 124 1 8 18 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 248 159 0 3 6 n/a n/a 1 417
2003 248 159 0 3 6 n/a n/a 1 417
2004 219 146 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 196 153 4 2 7 n/a n/a 3 365
2006 205 141 5 2 8 n/a n/a 1 362
2007 197 134 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2008 201 131 2 4 3 n/a n/a 2 343
2009 303 158 5 6 19 n/a n/a 0 491
2010 331 191 5 18 23 n/a n/a 1 569
2011 352 149 1 21 13 1 17 0 554
2012 320 162 0 19 13 1 17 0 532
2013 327 145 0 21 12 1 18 0 524
2014 317 143 1 22 16 1 30 0 530
2015 325 157 0 18 19 0 37 0 556
2016 305 133 0 16 21 1 36 0 512
2017 333 147 1 22 18 0 42 0 563
2018 313 132 1 19 17 0 47 0 529
2019 331 147 0 19 12 0 54 0 563
2020 320 127 0 17 9 0 50 0 523
2021 265 125 0 29 9 0 45 0 473
2022 253 136 0 30 4 0 51 0 474
2023 239 135 0 36 5 0 50 0 465
2024 239 137 0 45 4 0 50 0 475

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 Cottageville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 18.7 14.7 n/a
1989 290 18.9 15.3 n/a
1990 299 17.9 16.7 n/a
1991 322 20.9 15.4 50
1992 389 21.1 18.4 61.2
1993 371 23.1 16.1 63.9
1994 391 25.0 15.6 64.5
1995 371 26.0 14.3 66.8
1996 371 26.0 14.3 66.8
1997 388 24.0 16.2 69.8
1998 360 25.0 14.4 72.5
1999 384 27.0 14.2 66.7
2000 428 27.0 15.9 71
2001 414 29.0 14.3 75.8
2002 417 21.0 19.9 79.8
2003 417 21.0 19.9 79.8
2004 375 21.0 17.9 74.9
2005 365 21.0 17.4 80.4
2006 362 23.0 15.7 77.8
2007 340 33.1 10.3 74.4
2008 343 22.0 15.6 71.6
2009 491 27.0 18.2 77.4
2010 569 29.0 19.6 83.8
2011 554 33.0 16.7 79.4
2012 532 33.0 16.1 84.6
2013 524 34.0 15.4 77.5
2014 530 34.0 15.5 79.4
2015 556 32.0 17.3 65.8
2016 512 34.0 15.0 100
2017 563 31.0 18.1 100
2018 529 33.0 16.0 100
2019 563 36.0 15.6 100
2020 523 36.0 14.5 100
2021 473 35.0 13.5 100
2022 474 32.0 14.8 100
2023 465 29.0 16.0 100
2024 475 33.0 14.3 100

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 Cottageville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 18.7 14.7 n/a
1989 290 18.9 15.3 n/a
1990 299 17.9 16.7 n/a
1991 322 20.9 15.4 50
1992 389 21.1 18.4 61.2
1993 371 23.1 16.1 63.9
1994 391 25.0 15.6 64.5
1995 371 26.0 14.3 66.8
1996 371 26.0 14.3 66.8
1997 388 24.0 16.2 69.8
1998 360 25.0 14.4 72.5
1999 384 27.0 14.2 66.7
2000 428 27.0 15.9 71
2001 414 29.0 14.3 75.8
2002 417 21.0 19.9 79.8
2003 417 21.0 19.9 79.8
2004 375 21.0 17.9 74.9
2005 365 21.0 17.4 80.4
2006 362 23.0 15.7 77.8
2007 340 33.1 10.3 74.4
2008 343 22.0 15.6 71.6
2009 491 27.0 18.2 77.4
2010 569 29.0 19.6 83.8
2011 554 33.0 16.7 79.4
2012 532 33.0 16.1 84.6
2013 524 34.0 15.4 77.5
2014 530 34.0 15.5 79.4
2015 556 32.0 17.3 65.8
2016 512 34.0 15.0 100
2017 563 31.0 18.1 100
2018 529 33.0 16.0 100
2019 563 36.0 15.6 100
2020 523 36.0 14.5 100
2021 473 35.0 13.5 100
2022 474 32.0 14.8 100
2023 465 29.0 16.0 100
2024 475 33.0 14.3 100

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 Cottageville 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 $911 (9.6%) $745 (7.9%) $1,656 (17.5%) $6,525 (68.9%) $1,295 (13.7%) $7,820 (82.5%) $9,476
2020 $997 (10.0%) $731 (7.3%) $1,728 (17.3%) $7,051 (70.6%) $1,206 (12.1%) $8,257 (82.7%) $9,985
2021 $1,144 (11.0%) $545 (5.2%) $1,689 (16.2%) $7,599 (73.1%) $1,107 (10.6%) $8,706 (83.8%) $10,395
2022 $1,487 (10.9%) $1,588 (11.6%) $3,075 (22.4%) $9,415 (68.7%) $1,214 (8.9%) $10,629 (77.6%) $13,704
2023 $1,834 (14.1%) $1,226 (9.4%) $3,060 (23.5%) $8,453 (65.0%) $1,483 (11.4%) $9,936 (76.5%) $12,996

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottageville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 548th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 577th of 644 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cottageville Elementary)38.927.1
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colleton 01)3031.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cottageville Elementary)47.828.4
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colleton 01)35.526.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Cottageville Elementary)28.828.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Colleton 01)35.421.2
 14.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cottageville Elementary)27.828.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colleton 01)27.228.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cottageville Elementary)16.619.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colleton 01)26.315.4
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottageville Elementary)15.532.8
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colleton 01)15.531.6
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cottageville Elementary)21.125.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colleton 01)17.218
 0.8%
   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 Students563465
 17.4%
African American147135
 8.2%
American Indian125
 58.3%
Asian00
Hispanic1936
 89.5%
Pacific Islander00
White331239
 27.8%
Two or More Races5450
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Cottageville Elementary are 50% White, 29% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Cottageville Elementary.

Students who attend Cottageville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Colleton County Middle
High : Colleton County High

Cottageville Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.5% 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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