James H. Spann Elementary School

James H. Spann Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
901 John McKissick Way,  Summerville, SC
Dorchester School District No. 2
5.0
4.2
580 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.9%
Female
44.1%
White
47.4%
Black
24.7%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
10/21/2015
My first elementary school and it was the best school compared to Ladson Elementary and the rest of the schools I attended in the Charleston County. I can't understand why my parents moved us from the Dorchester County.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/9/2018
Excellent they go above an beyond for all kids
5.0 parent
12/22/2017
My son is a third grader and he loves this school. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Overall, the school's atmosphere feels welcoming and warm.
5.0 parent
9/3/2014
I have one child that has been at this school for 4 years already and 2 more already starting. So pleased with all the teachers my older one has had, they have been so caring and understanding based on his needs. Willing to go above and beyond to get him some extra credit until we could get him test...
5.0 parent
1/8/2012
We've had two children at Spann over the last 7 years. We've enjoyed our years as part of the Spann family! The school is well run by caring staff. The front office staff is the best I've ever encountered, they treat kids as if they were their own. Although the building is older it is well maintaine...

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James H. Spann Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Summerville, SC, in the Summerville neighborhood, and is served by the Dorchester School District No. 2 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 580 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. James H. Spann Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $408,655. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summerville High School, Summerville Apostolic Academy, Lowcountry Connections Academy, and more. Learn more about what Summerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James H. Spann Elementary School.

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