Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. K. Gourdin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#804 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
85%
31%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. K. Gourdin Elementary School's ranking?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend J. K. Gourdin Elementary School?
120 students attend J. K. Gourdin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of J. K. Gourdin Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. K. Gourdin Elementary School?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. K. Gourdin Elementary School offer ?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. K. Gourdin Elementary School part of?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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