D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Alston-Bailey Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 820 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in South Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 12th percentile
Resources
B
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
690
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%41/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%12/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 12th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs 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 proficiency54% (+5 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (+12 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
White67%72%reading +5 pts, math +6 pts71st percentile (list)
Black47%47%reading +18 pts, math +15 pts89th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%65%reading +8 pts, math +21 pts80th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +22 pts, math +10 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +11 pts, math +12 pts78th 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 820 West 5th North Street
City Summerville
ZIP Code 29483
District 4502010
NCES School ID 450201001674
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29483

Understanding the community around Alston-Bailey Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,698
Per Capita Income $36,574
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $278,100
Median Rent $1,136
Owner-Occupied 79.5%
Renter-Occupied 20.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alston-Bailey Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 39.6%
White 34.1%
Hispanic/Latino 16.1%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 690
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alston-Bailey Elementary?
Alston-Bailey Elementary has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Alston-Bailey Elementary?
Alston-Bailey Elementary has 690 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Alston-Bailey Elementary serve?
Alston-Bailey Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alston-Bailey Elementary receive per student?
Alston-Bailey Elementary receives $13,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alston-Bailey Elementary in 29483 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,786
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,874
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
20.5%

Other Schools in 29483

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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