Summary:
The 29435 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Cottageville Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 465 students. Despite its higher-than-average spending per student, Cottageville Elementary is a struggling school, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of South Carolina elementary schools over the past three years with proficiency rates well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Math.
Cottageville Elementary's student population faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, which are further exacerbated by factors such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership. Interestingly, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1, suggesting that staffing levels may not be the primary driver of the school's poor performance.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Colleton 01 district's sole elementary school in the 29435 zip code. Cottageville Elementary's consistently low academic achievement, high poverty levels, and inefficient use of resources indicate a need for significant intervention and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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