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Douglas Elementary

Summary:

Douglas Elementary is a public elementary school in Trenton, South Carolina, serving 201 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edgefield 01 school district, which is ranked 50 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Douglas Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The student population is significantly more diverse, with 40.8% African American, 25.87% Hispanic, and only 25.37% White students. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of elementary schools in South Carolina, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below state and district averages. Additionally, 97.51% of Douglas Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a much higher percentage than the surrounding schools, which range from 58.72% to 100% free/reduced lunch. Despite the higher per-student spending at Douglas Elementary ($16,927 compared to $10,429 to $14,335 at nearby schools), the academic performance has been declining in recent years.

When compared to the Aiken 01 district and other schools in the Edgefield 01 district, such as Merriwether Elementary and Gloverville Elementary, it is clear that Douglas Elementary is significantly underperforming academically. However, this presents an opportunity for improvement, as the school can closely examine the factors contributing to its struggles and implement targeted interventions to raise student achievement and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 215 South East Diggs Road
       Trenton, SC  29847

(803) 275-1752

District: Edgefield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
611th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,927 Help


Students who attend Douglas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
High:    Strom Thurmond High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.8%
Hispanic:
25.9%
White:
25.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Douglas Elementary ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Edgefield 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.98. (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.
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Compare Details Douglas Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Edgefield 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas Elementary is $16,927, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Edgefield 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas Elementary 611th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Douglas Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Edgefield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgefield 01 50th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Douglas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.31 426th 542 21.4%
2004 29.44 428th 550 22.2%
2005 30.80 429th 557 23.0%
2006 33.16 418th 559 25.2%
2007 15.79 517th 566 8.7%
2008 27.91 470th 577 18.5%
2009 26.51 473rd 580 18.4%
2010 26.38 489th 589 17.0%
2011 22.97 508th 597 14.9%
2012 12.81 551st 594 7.2%
2013 16.22 546th 599 8.8%
2014 24.47 529th 630 16.0%
2015 22.33 550th 638 13.8%
2016 16.15 556th 619 10.2%
2017 22.49 515th 639 19.4%
2018 18.99 523rd 624 16.2%
2019 14.51 570th 643 11.4%
2021 7.06 607th 622 2.4%
2022 25.12 466th 625 25.4%
2023 10.69 601st 644 6.7%
2024 8.98 611th 638 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.38 494th 588 16.0%
2019 18.90 525th 600 12.5%
2021 9.66 560th 580 3.4%
2022 23.01 482nd 600 19.7%
2023 3.14 607th 608 0.2%
2024 7.84 587th 599 2.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.25 545th 570 4.4%
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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 Douglas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 36 243 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 26 248 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1990 27 229 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 31 258 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 37 230 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1993 42 247 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 45 200 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1995 42 240 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 42 240 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1997 53 213 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1998 52 219 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 49 209 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 72 212 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 81 215 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 85 175 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 85 175 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 85 180 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2005 87 195 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 83 187 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 91 178 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 72 191 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2009 75 177 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2010 68 181 0 18 0 n/a n/a 1 268
2011 70 172 0 15 1 4 7 0 269
2012 83 183 0 28 2 0 6 0 302
2013 80 188 0 36 1 1 11 0 317
2014 62 164 0 35 0 1 13 0 275
2015 70 152 0 42 0 0 10 0 274
2016 55 136 0 49 0 2 14 0 256
2017 61 150 0 38 0 3 14 0 266
2018 50 141 0 46 0 3 13 0 253
2019 52 102 1 37 0 3 13 0 208
2020 44 91 1 46 0 1 12 0 195
2021 44 90 0 44 0 1 11 0 190
2022 49 90 0 56 0 0 15 0 210
2023 51 82 0 52 0 0 16 0 201

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 Douglas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 24.0 11.6 n/a
1989 274 23.3 11.7 n/a
1990 256 24.1 10.6 n/a
1991 290 24.1 12.0 68.3
1992 271 24.3 11.1 72.7
1993 291 25.1 11.6 81.8
1994 248 20.5 12.1 80.6
1995 284 24.0 11.8 85.6
1996 284 24.0 11.8 85.6
1997 267 25.0 10.7 86.1
1998 276 24.0 11.5 84.8
1999 264 25.0 10.6 89.4
2000 295 26.0 11.3 77.6
2001 306 27.5 11.1 78.4
2002 275 27.0 10.2 79.3
2003 275 27.0 10.2 79.3
2004 280 24.5 11.4 81.1
2005 301 23.5 12.8 78.1
2006 295 25.5 11.6 83.7
2007 300 46.5 6.5 67.7
2008 292 26.5 11.0 83.9
2009 275 24.5 11.2 78.9
2010 268 23.0 11.6 82.8
2011 269 23.0 11.6 82.2
2012 302 24.0 12.5 81.1
2013 317 26.5 11.9 66.2
2014 275 26.0 10.5 87.3
2015 274 25.0 10.9 79.2
2016 256 26.0 9.8 85.5
2017 266 23.0 11.5 100
2018 253 23.0 11.0 100
2019 208 23.4 8.8 89.9
2020 195 20.9 9.3 98.5
2021 190 20.9 9.0 94.2
2022 210 20.5 10.2 77.1
2023 201 19.5 10.3 97.5

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 Douglas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 24.0 11.6 n/a
1989 274 23.3 11.7 n/a
1990 256 24.1 10.6 n/a
1991 290 24.1 12.0 68.3
1992 271 24.3 11.1 72.7
1993 291 25.1 11.6 81.8
1994 248 20.5 12.1 80.6
1995 284 24.0 11.8 85.6
1996 284 24.0 11.8 85.6
1997 267 25.0 10.7 86.1
1998 276 24.0 11.5 84.8
1999 264 25.0 10.6 89.4
2000 295 26.0 11.3 77.6
2001 306 27.5 11.1 78.4
2002 275 27.0 10.2 79.3
2003 275 27.0 10.2 79.3
2004 280 24.5 11.4 81.1
2005 301 23.5 12.8 78.1
2006 295 25.5 11.6 83.7
2007 300 46.5 6.5 67.7
2008 292 26.5 11.0 83.9
2009 275 24.5 11.2 78.9
2010 268 23.0 11.6 82.8
2011 269 23.0 11.6 82.2
2012 302 24.0 12.5 81.1
2013 317 26.5 11.9 66.2
2014 275 26.0 10.5 87.3
2015 274 25.0 10.9 79.2
2016 256 26.0 9.8 85.5
2017 266 23.0 11.5 100
2018 253 23.0 11.0 100
2019 208 23.4 8.8 89.9
2020 195 20.9 9.3 98.5
2021 190 20.9 9.0 94.2
2022 210 20.5 10.2 77.1
2023 201 19.5 10.3 97.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Douglas 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 $2,101 (15.5%) $681 (5.0%) $2,782 (20.5%) $9,135 (67.3%) $1,656 (12.2%) $10,791 (79.5%) $13,573
2020 $1,998 (12.1%) $1,317 (8.0%) $3,315 (20.0%) $11,514 (69.6%) $1,714 (10.4%) $13,228 (80.0%) $16,543
2021 $2,693 (14.5%) $1,138 (6.1%) $3,831 (20.7%) $13,262 (71.6%) $1,417 (7.7%) $14,679 (79.3%) $18,511
2022 $2,586 (15.4%) $720 (4.3%) $3,306 (19.6%) $12,238 (72.7%) $1,288 (7.7%) $13,525 (80.4%) $16,831
2023 $2,671 (15.8%) $1,191 (7.0%) $3,862 (22.8%) $11,755 (69.4%) $1,310 (7.7%) $13,065 (77.2%) $16,927

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 570th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 601st of 644 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary)40.722.9
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)43.543.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary)53.114.3
 38.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)47.835.1
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Douglas Elementary)15.112.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Edgefield 01)4028.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary)24.229.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)40.450.4
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary)9.19.7
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)32.330.6
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary)16.645
 28.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edgefield 01)37.343.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary)13.435
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edgefield 01)33.622.1
 11.5%
   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 Students208201
 3.4%
African American10282
 19.6%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3752
 40.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White5251
 1.9%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%97.5%
 7.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Douglas Elementary.

Douglas Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.2% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Douglas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
High : Strom Thurmond High

Students at Douglas Elementary are 41% African American, 26% Hispanic, 25% White, 8% Two or more races.


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