Joanna Woodson Elementary

Summary:

Joanna Woodson Elementary is a public elementary school in Joanna, South Carolina, serving 288 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Laurens 56 school district, which is ranked 28 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Joanna Woodson Elementary has a predominantly white student population (61.46%), which is higher than nearby Eastside Elementary (48.93%) and Clinton Elementary (38.38%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the Laurens 56 district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 53% in 2023-2024, compared to 54.9% for the district and 53.8% for the state.

Joanna Woodson Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of poverty among its student population. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 308 out of 638 elementary schools in 2023-2024 (3 stars) to as low as 513 out of 643 in 2018-2019 (1 star). While the school performs better than some nearby Laurens 55 district schools, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Newberry 01 district, such as Reuben Elementary and Whitmire Community School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 510 South Ellis Street
       Joanna, SC  29351


(864) 697-6480

District: Laurens 56

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,408 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
African American:
20.8%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joanna Woodson Elementary ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Laurens 56 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.69. (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 Joanna Woodson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Laurens 56 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joanna Woodson Elementary is $16,408, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Laurens 56 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joanna Woodson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joanna Woodson Elementary 308th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Joanna Woodson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Laurens 56:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurens 56 28th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joanna Woodson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joanna Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.44 320th 542 41.0%
2004 50.50 304th 550 44.7%
2005 54.05 286th 557 48.7%
2006 73.34 132nd 559 76.4%
2007 76.59 112th 566 80.2%
2008 65.77 198th 577 65.7%
2009 66.13 193rd 580 66.7%
2010 47.15 335th 589 43.1%
2011 51.34 332nd 597 44.4%
2012 42.69 385th 594 35.2%
2013 28.24 486th 599 18.9%
2014 35.05 449th 630 28.7%
2015 26.98 509th 638 20.2%
2016 36.22 403rd 619 34.9%
2017 30.21 457th 639 28.5%
2018 34.49 412th 624 34.0%
2019 21.69 513th 643 20.2%
2021 41.61 369th 622 40.7%
2022 35.44 408th 625 34.7%
2023 40.10 387th 644 39.9%
2024 50.69 308th 638 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joanna Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 348th 588 40.8%
2019 28.13 457th 600 23.8%
2021 47.62 307th 580 47.1%
2022 40.25 365th 600 39.2%
2023 44.61 337th 608 44.6%
2024 62.30 216th 599 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Joanna Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 257th 570 54.9%
2019 35.96 399th 588 32.1%
2021 44.05 305th 554 44.9%
2022 40.92 342nd 573 40.3%
2023 42.40 337th 580 41.9%
2024 50.73 282nd 565 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Joanna Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.33 463rd 571 18.9%
2019 12.97 538th 590 8.8%
2021 35.74 370th 561 34.0%
2022 17.22 486th 579 16.1%
2023 33.39 386th 582 33.7%
2024 47.53 298th 568 47.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Joanna Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.45 267th 412 35.2%
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Rank History for White students at Joanna Woodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.81 381st 457 16.6%
2019 7.59 457th 472 3.2%
2021 25.12 348th 439 20.7%
2022 20.01 384th 455 15.6%
2023 22.09 386th 463 16.6%
2024 23.75 355th 441 19.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Joanna Woodson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 166 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1989 167 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1990 183 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1991 237 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 237 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 260 101 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 226 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1995 218 106 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 218 106 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 245 110 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 249 114 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 249 113 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 266 119 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 251 142 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 224 106 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 224 106 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 215 98 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 208 96 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 202 83 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 191 80 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 208 66 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 212 59 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 204 67 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 198 58 0 10 0 0 11 0 277
2012 208 66 0 9 0 0 8 0 291
2013 205 91 0 9 0 0 13 0 318
2014 194 83 1 11 0 0 10 0 299
2015 201 76 0 34 0 0 10 0 321
2016 194 77 0 29 0 0 12 0 312
2017 201 90 0 26 0 0 7 0 324
2018 193 93 0 21 0 0 12 0 319
2019 206 78 0 23 1 0 12 0 320
2020 210 59 0 27 0 0 12 0 308
2021 185 79 0 24 0 0 11 0 299
2022 188 67 0 22 0 0 19 0 296
2023 177 60 0 21 1 0 29 0 288

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 Joanna Woodson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 15.5 15.6 n/a
1989 230 14.5 15.8 n/a
1990 249 15.6 15.9 n/a
1991 337 19.5 17.2 34.7
1992 334 19.1 17.4 39.5
1993 361 22.0 16.4 39.9
1994 331 21.0 15.8 49.2
1995 326 20.0 16.3 54.9
1996 326 20.0 16.3 54.9
1997 356 16.0 22.3 2.2
1998 364 21.0 17.3 54.4
1999 363 23.0 15.8 59.2
2000 388 22.0 17.6 56.2
2001 397 25.0 15.9 65
2002 332 22.5 14.8 66.9
2003 332 22.5 14.8 66.9
2004 316 20.0 15.8 73.1
2005 310 19.0 16.3 74.8
2006 293 20.0 14.7 75.1
2007 279 31.0 9.0 71
2008 282 18.0 15.7 71.3
2009 278 18.0 15.4 68
2010 281 18.0 15.6 76.2
2011 277 16.0 17.3 72.2
2012 291 17.0 17.1 75.9
2013 318 19.0 16.7 77
2014 299 20.0 14.9 78.9
2015 321 20.0 16.0 83.8
2016 312 20.0 15.6 59.9
2017 324 19.1 16.9 100
2018 319 19.1 16.7 100
2019 320 23.0 13.9 100
2020 308 23.0 13.3 100
2021 299 22.0 13.5 100
2022 296 23.0 12.8 100
2023 288 21.0 13.7 100

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 Joanna Woodson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 15.5 15.6 n/a
1989 230 14.5 15.8 n/a
1990 249 15.6 15.9 n/a
1991 337 19.5 17.2 34.7
1992 334 19.1 17.4 39.5
1993 361 22.0 16.4 39.9
1994 331 21.0 15.8 49.2
1995 326 20.0 16.3 54.9
1996 326 20.0 16.3 54.9
1997 356 16.0 22.3 2.2
1998 364 21.0 17.3 54.4
1999 363 23.0 15.8 59.2
2000 388 22.0 17.6 56.2
2001 397 25.0 15.9 65
2002 332 22.5 14.8 66.9
2003 332 22.5 14.8 66.9
2004 316 20.0 15.8 73.1
2005 310 19.0 16.3 74.8
2006 293 20.0 14.7 75.1
2007 279 31.0 9.0 71
2008 282 18.0 15.7 71.3
2009 278 18.0 15.4 68
2010 281 18.0 15.6 76.2
2011 277 16.0 17.3 72.2
2012 291 17.0 17.1 75.9
2013 318 19.0 16.7 77
2014 299 20.0 14.9 78.9
2015 321 20.0 16.0 83.8
2016 312 20.0 15.6 59.9
2017 324 19.1 16.9 100
2018 319 19.1 16.7 100
2019 320 23.0 13.9 100
2020 308 23.0 13.3 100
2021 299 22.0 13.5 100
2022 296 23.0 12.8 100
2023 288 21.0 13.7 100

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 Joanna Woodson 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 $1,495 (13.4%) $997 (8.9%) $2,492 (22.3%) $7,551 (67.6%) $1,134 (10.1%) $8,685 (77.7%) $11,177
2020 $1,044 (9.6%) $931 (8.6%) $1,975 (18.2%) $7,576 (69.9%) $1,280 (11.8%) $8,856 (81.8%) $10,831
2021 $1,511 (12.1%) $1,066 (8.5%) $2,577 (20.7%) $8,549 (68.5%) $1,353 (10.8%) $9,901 (79.3%) $12,478
2022 $1,586 (11.4%) $1,576 (11.4%) $3,162 (22.8%) $9,325 (67.3%) $1,379 (9.9%) $10,704 (77.2%) $13,866
2023 $2,309 (14.1%) $2,352 (14.3%) $4,660 (28.4%) $10,051 (61.3%) $1,697 (10.3%) $11,747 (71.6%) $16,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joanna Woodson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 513th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 644 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joanna Woodson Elementary)33.446.3
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 56)37.754.4
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joanna Woodson Elementary)42.151.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurens 56)49.158.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Joanna Woodson Elementary)32.735.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Laurens 56)46.941.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joanna Woodson Elementary)32.739.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 56)4149.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joanna Woodson Elementary)47.233.3
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 56)53.248.2
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joanna Woodson Elementary)18.255.3
 37.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurens 56)31.751.2
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joanna Woodson Elementary)27.244.7
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laurens 56)43.545.5
 2%
   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 Students320288
 10%
African American7860
 23.1%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic2321
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White206177
 14.1%
Two or More Races1229
 141.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Joanna Woodson Elementary ranks 308th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Joanna Woodson Elementary.

Students at Joanna Woodson Elementary are 61% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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