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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Charleston

Edith L Frierson Elementary School is located in Wadamalaw Isl, SC and is one of 53 elementary schools in Charleston School District. It is a public school that serves 144 students in grades PK-5.

Edith L Frierson Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Edith L Frierson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Edith L Frierson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Edith L Frierson Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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6133 Maybank Hwy, Wadamalaw Isl, SC 29487

(843) 559-1182

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Edith L Frierson Elementary School

This school is great. They continue to make great gains and tests and awards show that. They have a a wonderful staff and leader Amy Cario. Its just a big family there and the kids love learning and going to school.

Submitted by a Parent on Jun 7, 2012

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 144

56% 44%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Edith L Frierson Elementary School had 91% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

90%

Hispanic

White

Two or More Races

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Charleston District Spending

$9,630Per Pupil

The Charleston spends $9,630 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charleston District

16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Edith L Frierson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2008)

English Language Arts

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Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2008)

Mathematics

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Mathematics

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Science

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Social Studies

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Writing

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English Language Arts

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58%

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English Language Arts

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Social Studies

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100%

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English Language Arts

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Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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