Joseph R. Pye Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ladson, South Carolina 29456 · Dorchester 02
#261 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#18472 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Joseph R. Pye Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ladson, in the Dorchester 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 775 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 261st of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 775.
There are 7 schools in Ladson; Joseph R. Pye Elementary ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Joseph R. Pye Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oakbrook Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 1.8 km away
Oakbrook Middle
Ladson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 1.9 km away
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 2.7 km away
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
801 students · 2.9 km away
Ladson Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
907 students · 3.3 km away
Fort Dorchester High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,344 students · 3.5 km away
Pepperhill Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 4.4 km away
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students · 4.5 km away
R. B. Stall High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students · 5.1 km away
River Oaks Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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775 students
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775 students
Woodruff Primary
Woodruff · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
776 students
Pleasant Knoll Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
River Ridge Elementary
Moore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph R. Pye Elementary a good school?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #261 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Joseph R. Pye Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary ranks #261 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #18472 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary had 775 students in 2025.
Is Joseph R. Pye Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph R. Pye Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.