Jackson School

Summary:

Jackson School is an elementary school located in Camden, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 505 students. The school is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, which is ranked 35 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Jackson School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Blaney Elementary, North Central Elementary, and other nearby elementary schools in South Carolina. The school's performance on state assessments (SC READY and SCPASS) is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This persistent low performance suggests that Jackson School may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

One of the key factors contributing to Jackson School's academic struggles is the extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, may not be effectively served by the current educational approach. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1730 Jefferson Davis Highway
       Camden, SC  29020


(803) 425-8965

District: Kershaw 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,128 Help


Students who attend Jackson School usually attend:

Middle:    Camden Middle
High:    Camden High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.8%
White:
26.9%
Hispanic:
23.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson School ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Kershaw 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.08. (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 Student population at Jackson School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.8%), White (26.9%), Hispanic (23%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson School is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Kershaw 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson School is $12,128, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Kershaw 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson School 610th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jackson School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kershaw 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Kershaw 01 35th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.19 410th 542 24.4%
2004 34.16 401st 550 27.1%
2005 35.06 401st 557 28.0%
2006 33.11 420th 559 24.9%
2007 11.32 535th 566 5.5%
2008 15.76 527th 577 8.7%
2009 23.32 496th 580 14.5%
2010 22.44 513th 589 12.9%
2011 19.34 532nd 597 10.9%
2012 12.87 550th 594 7.4%
2013 16.44 543rd 599 9.3%
2014 18.79 570th 630 9.5%
2015 23.08 543rd 638 14.9%
2016 27.19 477th 619 22.9%
2017 31.02 448th 639 29.9%
2018 16.34 544th 624 12.8%
2019 16.12 563rd 643 12.4%
2021 22.79 478th 622 23.2%
2022 23.42 478th 625 23.5%
2023 15.51 559th 644 13.2%
2024 9.08 610th 638 4.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.28 519th 588 11.7%
2019 14.39 550th 600 8.3%
2021 23.01 465th 580 19.8%
2022 26.87 455th 600 24.2%
2023 15.93 542nd 608 10.9%
2024 9.44 577th 599 3.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.11 497th 570 12.8%
2019 12.39 538th 588 8.5%
2021 19.23 459th 554 17.1%
2022 20.27 460th 573 19.7%
2023 18.14 497th 580 14.3%
2024 11.52 528th 565 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.55 512th 571 10.3%
2019 19.19 493rd 590 16.4%
2021 23.63 429th 561 23.5%
2022 25.51 439th 579 24.2%
2023 11.71 526th 582 9.6%
2024 6.72 550th 568 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 336th 412 18.4%
2019 22.45 372nd 421 11.6%
2021 33.12 250th 350 28.6%
2022 29.19 300th 393 23.7%
2023 33.95 276th 394 29.9%
2024 25.22 307th 369 16.8%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.24 447th 457 2.2%
2019 13.98 429th 472 9.1%
2021 30.31 322nd 439 26.7%
2022 26.54 354th 455 22.2%
2023 6.67 448th 463 3.2%
2024 1.67 440th 441 0.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 9, 2018

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by a teacher
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Open Quote This is a great school with caring students, teachers, and administrators. Teachers empower students to become leaders within the school and community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jackson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 210 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 181 212 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 221 271 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1991 215 267 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 209 229 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 224 247 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 230 240 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 153 251 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 153 251 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 158 258 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 166 311 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 188 294 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2000 176 286 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 176 284 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 173 249 2 13 1 n/a n/a 1 439
2003 173 249 2 13 1 n/a n/a 1 439
2004 172 276 2 14 0 n/a n/a 1 465
2005 145 294 2 18 1 n/a n/a 3 463
2006 84 301 1 19 0 n/a n/a 2 407
2007 71 335 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 74 318 1 21 0 n/a n/a 2 416
2009 64 319 2 22 1 n/a n/a 2 410
2010 48 319 0 20 0 n/a n/a 2 389
2011 105 298 0 27 0 0 2 0 432
2012 137 309 1 32 1 0 5 0 485
2013 154 322 2 36 1 0 5 0 520
2014 155 332 3 44 1 0 6 0 541
2015 152 326 4 35 2 0 8 0 527
2016 168 317 3 44 1 0 14 0 547
2017 181 306 3 72 0 1 26 0 589
2018 186 299 3 85 0 1 28 0 602
2019 161 276 1 76 0 1 37 0 552
2020 168 266 0 99 0 1 35 0 569
2021 154 247 0 105 0 1 41 0 548
2022 155 220 2 94 0 1 30 0 502
2023 155 201 2 105 0 1 41 0 505
2024 136 206 1 116 0 1 45 0 505

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 Jackson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 24.4 16.0 n/a
1989 393 24.8 15.8 n/a
1990 493 23.6 20.8 n/a
1991 485 26.8 18.0 39.2
1992 438 24.0 18.2 45.2
1993 478 24.5 19.5 51.5
1994 476 26.0 18.3 52.7
1995 409 27.6 14.8 56.2
1996 409 27.6 14.8 56.2
1997 421 28.1 15.0 67.5
1998 481 29.1 16.5 65.9
1999 491 27.0 18.2 58.9
2000 470 28.0 16.8 60.9
2001 470 29.0 16.2 61.7
2002 439 25.0 17.6 60
2003 439 25.0 17.6 60
2004 465 25.0 18.6 61.2
2005 463 28.0 16.5 76.3
2006 407 28.0 14.5 77.5
2007 426 44.5 9.6 75.1
2008 416 29.0 14.3 78.7
2009 410 28.0 14.6 82.8
2010 389 29.0 13.4 86.3
2011 432 26.0 16.6 85.9
2012 485 29.0 16.7 84.3
2013 520 32.0 16.2 84.2
2014 541 38.0 14.2 87.4
2015 527 37.0 14.2 85.2
2016 547 36.0 15.1 83.4
2017 589 35.0 16.8 100
2018 602 35.0 17.2 100
2019 552 34.0 16.2 81.7
2020 569 36.0 15.8 99.5
2021 548 34.0 16.1 84.9
2022 502 34.0 14.7 100
2023 505 38.0 13.2 100
2024 505 40.0 12.6 100

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 Jackson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 24.4 16.0 n/a
1989 393 24.8 15.8 n/a
1990 493 23.6 20.8 n/a
1991 485 26.8 18.0 39.2
1992 438 24.0 18.2 45.2
1993 478 24.5 19.5 51.5
1994 476 26.0 18.3 52.7
1995 409 27.6 14.8 56.2
1996 409 27.6 14.8 56.2
1997 421 28.1 15.0 67.5
1998 481 29.1 16.5 65.9
1999 491 27.0 18.2 58.9
2000 470 28.0 16.8 60.9
2001 470 29.0 16.2 61.7
2002 439 25.0 17.6 60
2003 439 25.0 17.6 60
2004 465 25.0 18.6 61.2
2005 463 28.0 16.5 76.3
2006 407 28.0 14.5 77.5
2007 426 44.5 9.6 75.1
2008 416 29.0 14.3 78.7
2009 410 28.0 14.6 82.8
2010 389 29.0 13.4 86.3
2011 432 26.0 16.6 85.9
2012 485 29.0 16.7 84.3
2013 520 32.0 16.2 84.2
2014 541 38.0 14.2 87.4
2015 527 37.0 14.2 85.2
2016 547 36.0 15.1 83.4
2017 589 35.0 16.8 100
2018 602 35.0 17.2 100
2019 552 34.0 16.2 81.7
2020 569 36.0 15.8 99.5
2021 548 34.0 16.1 84.9
2022 502 34.0 14.7 100
2023 505 38.0 13.2 100
2024 505 40.0 12.6 100

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 Jackson School

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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 $898 (10.3%) $506 (5.8%) $1,404 (16.0%) $6,043 (69.0%) $1,309 (14.9%) $7,352 (84.0%) $8,756
2020 $702 (7.9%) $509 (5.7%) $1,211 (13.6%) $6,419 (72.1%) $1,278 (14.3%) $7,697 (86.4%) $8,908
2021 $872 (8.2%) $636 (5.9%) $1,507 (14.1%) $7,864 (73.5%) $1,323 (12.4%) $9,187 (85.9%) $10,694
2022 $725 (6.5%) $1,042 (9.4%) $1,767 (15.9%) $7,938 (71.2%) $1,436 (12.9%) $9,375 (84.1%) $11,142
2023 $1,408 (11.6%) $769 (6.3%) $2,177 (18.0%) $8,168 (67.3%) $1,784 (14.7%) $9,951 (82.0%) $12,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 563rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 559th of 644 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)30.226.9
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kershaw 01)45.950.8
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson School)31.417.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kershaw 01)54.747.1
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Jackson School)34.228.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Science (Kershaw 01)4443.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)31.837.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kershaw 01)46.255.5
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson School)26.827.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kershaw 01)4946.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson School)20.433
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kershaw 01)35.353.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson School)27.329.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kershaw 01)39.541.2
 1.7%
   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 Students552505
 8.5%
African American276201
 27.2%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic76105
 38.2%
Pacific Islander11
White161155
 3.7%
Two or More Races3741
 10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.7%100%
 18.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson School

Jackson School ranks in the bottom 4.4% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Jackson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Camden Middle
High : Camden High

Students at Jackson School are 41% African American, 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 505 students attended Jackson School.


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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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