C+
Average
60/100

St. John's Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 140 Park Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th 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
567
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 51st percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs 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 proficiency37% (−12 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 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
White47%57%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts28th percentile (list)
Black22%32%reading -7 pts, math +0 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts32nd 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 140 Park Street
City Darlington
ZIP Code 29532
District 4501860
NCES School ID 450186000362
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29532

Understanding the community around St. John's Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,553
Per Capita Income $28,966
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $112,500
Median Rent $805
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St. John's Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.1%
White 31.6%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 567
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St. John's Elementary?
St. John's 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 St. John's Elementary?
St. John's Elementary has 567 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does St. John's Elementary serve?
St. John's Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does St. John's Elementary receive per student?
St. John's Elementary receives $17,417 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St. John's Elementary in 29532 ▼
Avg Home Value
$157,067
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,275
1-Year Change
+11.8%
% Renters
39.4%

Other Schools in 29532

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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