Brunson Elementary

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Brunson Elementary ranks 254 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brunson Elementary is a public elementary school in Brunson, South Carolina, serving 166 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Hampton School District, which is ranked 42 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Brunson Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (53.61%) and Hispanic (4.22%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of African American students. Academically, the school outperforms the Hampton district and the state of South Carolina in several key areas, such as higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts for 4th and 5th grades, and higher proficiency rates in Mathematics for 5th grade. Despite the school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, Brunson Elementary spends $14,042 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6.

Brunson Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, suggesting a level of consistency in its academic performance. While the Hampton School District as a whole is ranked 42 out of 75 districts in the state, Brunson Elementary consistently outperforms the district in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This efficient resource allocation and focus on providing a quality education to its students, despite the economic challenges they may face, make Brunson Elementary a standout school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911

(803) 398-5584

District: Hampton

SchoolDigger Rank:
254^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,042

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

African American:

32.9%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brunson Elementary ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.5. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), African American (32.9%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hampton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brunson Elementary is 15.7, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Hampton School District! (See more...)

Compare Brunson Elementary employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brunson Elementary is $14,042, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Hampton School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Brunson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hampton:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton 42^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brunson Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.48	235^th	644	63.5%
2024	59.50	254^th	638	60.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brunson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	89	57	6	0	8	160
2023	89	61	7	0	9	166
2024	88	53	6	1	13	161

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 Brunson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	160	11.8	13.5	100
2023	166	12.2	13.6	100
2024	161	10.2	15.7	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 Brunson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	160	11.8	13.5	100
2023	166	12.2	13.6	100
2024	161	10.2	15.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brunson Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$2,082 (14.8%)	$1,326 (9.4%)	$3,407 (24.3%)	$8,915 (63.5%)	$1,720 (12.2%)	$10,634 (75.7%)	$14,042

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Brunson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Brunson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	34 College Street	Brunson	29911	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 398-5584	161	10	15.7	100.0%	88 (54.7%)	53 (32.9%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.1%)	59.5	254^th of 638 public elementary schools	60.2%		61.5	235^th of 644 public elementary schools	63.5%	19	57.1	63.6	66.6	42.9	45.5	52.3	$14,042	$2,082	$1,326	$3,407	$8,915	$1,720	$10,634
Ben Hazel Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	628 Railroad Avenue West	Hampton	29924	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-3659	235	16	14.6	100.0%	88 (37.4%)	121 (51.5%)	8 (3.4%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)								(n/a)	45.4			65.9			$15,018	$1,773	$1,326	$3,099	$10,323	$1,597	$11,919
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 Allendale-Fairfax Highway	Fairfax	29827	Allendale County	Allendale 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 584-3476	440	36	12.2	100.0%	23 (5.2%)	391 (88.9%)	13 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	26.9	465^th of 638 public elementary schools	27.1%		19.7	533^rd of 644 public elementary schools	17.2%	68	36.0	44.9	36.9	52.0	36.2	29.2	$17,810	$2,367	$1,932	$4,299	$10,324	$3,187	$13,511
Varnville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	395 Pine Street East	Varnville	29944	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-2376	249	19	13.4	100.0%	74 (29.7%)	141 (56.6%)	16 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)								(n/a)	71.2			57.6			$14,351	$1,647	$1,253	$2,900	$9,909	$1,542	$11,451
Estill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	636 Fourth Street	Estill	29918	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 625-5030	246	17	14.4	100.0%	5 (2.0%)	228 (92.7%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	42.5	367^th of 638 public elementary schools	42.5%		22.1	513^th of 644 public elementary schools	20.3%	146	51.2	22.6	54.7	41.9	16.2	71.4	$14,164	$2,320	$1,382	$3,702	$8,471	$1,990	$10,462
Bells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12088 Bells Highway	Ruffin	29475	Colleton County	Colleton 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 782-0012	278	19	14.6	100.0%	115 (41.4%)	117 (42.1%)	33 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	12	578^th of 638 public elementary schools	9.4%		10.9	599^th of 644 public elementary schools	7.0%	21	29.8	42.9	31.9	23.4	18.3	21.2	$16,533	$2,150	$1,155	$3,305	$11,182	$2,046	$13,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Brunson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Brunson Elementary?

Students at Brunson Elementary are 55% White, 33% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Brunson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Brunson Elementary.

What district is Brunson Elementary in?

Hampton

Is Brunson Elementary a good school?

Brunson Elementary ranks 254^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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