C+
Average
60/100

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 121 Morrall Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
427
Students
enrolled
9.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 76th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−17 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%70%reading -13 pts, math +3 pts41st percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%45%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 121 Morrall Drive
City Beaufort
ZIP Code 29906
District 4501110
NCES School ID 450111000047
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29906

Understanding the community around Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,041
Per Capita Income $27,629
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,500
Median Rent $1,315
Owner-Occupied 47.5%
Renter-Occupied 52.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.3%
Hispanic/Latino 40.3%
White 8.2%
Two or More Races 7.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 427
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary has 427 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1.
What grades does Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary serve?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary receive per student?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary receives $22,414 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary in 29906 ▼
Avg Home Value
$361,561
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,772
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
52.5%

Other Schools in 29906

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026