Sampit Elementary

Summary:

Sampit Elementary is a public elementary school in Georgetown, South Carolina, serving 255 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Georgetown 01 School District, which is ranked 44 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sampit Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 60% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Sampit Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households. Despite its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,842 to $16,738 over the past few years, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

Comparing Sampit Elementary to nearby schools, such as Waccamaw Elementary, Coastal Montessori Charter, and Brown's Ferry Elementary, highlights the unique challenges Sampit Elementary is facing. These nearby schools generally outperform Sampit Elementary in academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that Sampit Elementary may require tailored strategies and interventions to address its specific challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 69 Woodland Avenue
       Georgetown, SC  29440


(843) 527-4411

District: Georgetown 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
580th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,738 Help


Students who attend Sampit Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rosemary Middle
High:    Andrews High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.0%
White:
32.2%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sampit Elementary ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Georgetown 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.7. (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 Sampit Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Georgetown 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sampit Elementary is $16,738, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Georgetown 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sampit Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sampit Elementary 580th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sampit Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Georgetown 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgetown 01 44th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sampit Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sampit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.52 246th 542 54.6%
2004 56.23 256th 550 53.5%
2005 47.31 328th 557 41.1%
2006 58.09 259th 559 53.7%
2007 61.27 227th 566 59.9%
2008 63.39 219th 577 62.0%
2009 59.16 245th 580 57.8%
2010 47.14 336th 589 43.0%
2011 38.69 417th 597 30.2%
2012 31.99 453rd 594 23.7%
2013 33.25 445th 599 25.7%
2014 42.97 396th 630 37.1%
2015 34.19 438th 638 31.3%
2016 36.03 405th 619 34.6%
2017 34.82 427th 639 33.2%
2018 37.18 393rd 624 37.0%
2019 41.73 384th 643 40.3%
2021 14.18 534th 622 14.1%
2022 25.42 464th 625 25.8%
2023 14.81 562nd 644 12.7%
2024 11.70 580th 638 9.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sampit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 321st 588 45.4%
2019 50.85 313th 600 47.8%
2021 18.93 490th 580 15.5%
2022 36.10 395th 600 34.2%
2023 17.44 529th 608 13.0%
2024 12.52 561st 599 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sampit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 356th 570 37.5%
2019 43.09 345th 588 41.3%
2021 16.84 467th 554 15.7%
2023 19.75 481st 580 17.1%
2024 8.31 545th 565 3.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sampit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.36 392nd 571 31.3%
2019 33.48 406th 590 31.2%
2021 10.72 514th 561 8.4%
2022 15.53 497th 579 14.2%
2024 13.75 502nd 568 11.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sampit Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 192nd 412 53.4%
2019 58.41 155th 421 63.2%
2021 45.57 183rd 350 47.7%
2022 65.14 103rd 393 73.8%
2023 27.09 322nd 394 18.3%
2024 22.85 322nd 369 12.7%
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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.

Sampit Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sampit Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 346 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 0 342 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 0 312 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 0 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 1 305 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 0 314 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 0 334 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 0 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 0 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 0 305 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 1 300 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 0 275 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 0 287 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 127 309 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 125 272 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 125 272 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 110 275 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 110 264 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 107 257 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 118 270 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 113 260 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 114 250 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 135 233 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 134 223 0 17 1 0 0 0 375
2012 122 232 0 20 1 0 0 0 375
2013 116 222 0 18 0 0 0 0 356
2014 114 237 0 17 1 0 1 0 370
2015 132 222 0 18 1 0 1 0 374
2016 122 219 0 18 1 0 0 0 360
2017 106 219 0 16 1 0 1 0 343
2018 105 206 0 16 1 0 1 0 329
2019 101 208 0 18 1 0 0 0 328
2020 94 195 0 17 0 0 3 0 309
2021 87 174 0 16 0 0 2 0 279
2022 77 154 0 17 0 0 6 0 254
2023 82 153 0 16 0 0 4 0 255

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 Sampit Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 21.0 16.4 n/a
1989 342 21.1 16.2 n/a
1990 312 20.4 15.2 n/a
1991 299 16.1 18.5 73.9
1992 306 18.2 16.8 75.5
1993 314 20.0 15.7 85.7
1994 334 23.0 14.5 83.8
1995 299 23.0 13.0 82.9
1996 299 23.0 13.0 82.9
1997 305 24.0 12.7 90.5
1998 301 24.0 12.5 88.7
1999 275 22.0 12.5 94.9
2000 287 22.0 13.0 88.9
2001 437 39.0 11.2 85.1
2002 398 37.0 10.8 84.2
2003 398 37.0 10.8 84.2
2004 389 34.0 11.4 86.4
2005 380 30.0 12.7 89.2
2006 371 30.9 12.0 87.1
2007 391 46.0 8.5 83.9
2008 377 31.0 12.2 83.8
2009 372 30.0 12.4 85.2
2010 380 27.0 14.0 89.5
2011 375 27.0 13.8 85.9
2012 375 26.0 14.4 88.3
2013 356 25.0 14.2 87.9
2014 370 26.0 14.2 87.6
2015 374 29.0 12.8 89.8
2016 360 28.0 12.8 83.3
2017 343 27.0 12.7 100
2018 329 27.0 12.1 100
2019 328 25.0 13.1 100
2020 309 23.0 13.4 100
2021 279 23.0 12.1 100
2022 254 22.0 11.5 100
2023 255 20.0 12.7 100

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 Sampit Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 21.0 16.4 n/a
1989 342 21.1 16.2 n/a
1990 312 20.4 15.2 n/a
1991 299 16.1 18.5 73.9
1992 306 18.2 16.8 75.5
1993 314 20.0 15.7 85.7
1994 334 23.0 14.5 83.8
1995 299 23.0 13.0 82.9
1996 299 23.0 13.0 82.9
1997 305 24.0 12.7 90.5
1998 301 24.0 12.5 88.7
1999 275 22.0 12.5 94.9
2000 287 22.0 13.0 88.9
2001 437 39.0 11.2 85.1
2002 398 37.0 10.8 84.2
2003 398 37.0 10.8 84.2
2004 389 34.0 11.4 86.4
2005 380 30.0 12.7 89.2
2006 371 30.9 12.0 87.1
2007 391 46.0 8.5 83.9
2008 377 31.0 12.2 83.8
2009 372 30.0 12.4 85.2
2010 380 27.0 14.0 89.5
2011 375 27.0 13.8 85.9
2012 375 26.0 14.4 88.3
2013 356 25.0 14.2 87.9
2014 370 26.0 14.2 87.6
2015 374 29.0 12.8 89.8
2016 360 28.0 12.8 83.3
2017 343 27.0 12.7 100
2018 329 27.0 12.1 100
2019 328 25.0 13.1 100
2020 309 23.0 13.4 100
2021 279 23.0 12.1 100
2022 254 22.0 11.5 100
2023 255 20.0 12.7 100

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 Sampit 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 $1,247 (10.0%) $503 (4.0%) $1,750 (14.0%) $9,386 (75.2%) $1,346 (10.8%) $10,732 (86.0%) $12,481
2020 $1,157 (9.7%) $565 (4.7%) $1,722 (14.5%) $9,271 (77.8%) $915 (7.7%) $10,187 (85.5%) $11,909
2021 $1,361 (9.2%) $828 (5.6%) $2,189 (14.7%) $10,862 (73.2%) $1,791 (12.1%) $12,653 (85.3%) $14,842
2022 $1,484 (9.9%) $1,606 (10.7%) $3,090 (20.6%) $10,816 (72.0%) $1,121 (7.5%) $11,937 (79.4%) $15,027
2023 $1,606 (9.6%) $1,289 (7.7%) $2,895 (17.3%) $12,524 (74.8%) $1,319 (7.9%) $13,842 (82.7%) $16,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sampit Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 384th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 644 Elementary schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sampit Elementary)33.426.8
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)47.445.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sampit Elementary)52.144
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)54.445
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Sampit Elementary)48.825.7
 23.1%
   4th Grade Science (Georgetown 01)40.935.9
 5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sampit Elementary)48.830.8
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)4649.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sampit Elementary)63.428.2
 35.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)41.840.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sampit Elementary)19.621.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)31.646.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sampit Elementary)48.219.2
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)32.936.9
 4%
   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 Students328255
 22.3%
African American208153
 26.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1816
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White10182
 18.8%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sampit Elementary

Sampit Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.1% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Sampit Elementary.

Students who attend Sampit Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rosemary Middle
High : Andrews High

Students at Sampit Elementary are 60% African American, 32% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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