A
Very Good
86/100

Drayton Hall Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3138 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.01 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Carolina for achievement

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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
655
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1001.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 1.01 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 72nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs 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 proficiency57% (+8 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+15 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
White62%67%reading +0 pts, math +1 pts57th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +11 pts, math +7 pts67th 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 3138 Ashley River Road
City Charleston
ZIP Code 29414
District 4501440
NCES School ID 450144001167
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29414

Understanding the community around Drayton Hall Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,434
Per Capita Income $48,605
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.9%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $347,200
Median Rent $1,478
Owner-Occupied 61.5%
Renter-Occupied 38.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Drayton Hall Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.3%
Black 12.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 655
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Drayton Hall Elementary?
Drayton Hall Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Drayton Hall Elementary?
Drayton Hall Elementary has 655 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Drayton Hall Elementary serve?
Drayton Hall Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Drayton Hall Elementary receive per student?
Drayton Hall Elementary receives $20,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Drayton Hall Elementary in 29414 ▼
Avg Home Value
$473,860
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,903
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
38.5%

Other Schools in 29414

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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