Summary:
The 29920 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, St. Helena Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 347 students. The school has a majority African American student population (76.37%) and a high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages in the community.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $22,055 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, Beaufort 01 District and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.2% in the district and 53.8% statewide. Similar gaps are seen in math, with only 22.9% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 46.8% in the district and 45.8% statewide.
The persistent academic underperformance at St. Helena Elementary suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the challenges faced by the school. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a significant factor, and the school's low performance presents an opportunity for targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of the community and improve educational outcomes for the students.
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