Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Beaufort, South Carolina 29906 · Beaufort 01
#470 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#31737 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is a public elementary located in Beaufort, in the Beaufort 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 470th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 15 schools in Beaufort; Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary ranks 11th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.9
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 S. Shanklin Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Battery Creek High
Beaufort · Public high · Grades 9–12
809 students · 5.1 km away
Broad River Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 5.2 km away
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
785 students · 6.3 km away
Bridges Preparatory School
Beaufort · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,472 students · 6.5 km away
Whale Branch Early College High
Seabrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students · 8.2 km away
Riverview Charter School
Beaufort · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
694 students · 9.0 km away
Whale Branch Middle
Seabrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students · 10 km away
Whale Branch Elementary
Seabrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students · 10 km away
Lowcountry Montessori School
Beaufort · Charter other · Grades PK–12
408 students · 10 km away
Beaufort Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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416 students
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417 students
Carver-Lyon Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Howe Hall AIMS Elementary
Goose Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Petersburg Primary
Pageland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
418 students
Fairfield Elementary
Winnsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
418 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary a good school?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 40.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #470 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 S. Shanklin Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary ranks #470 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #31737 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary had 416 students in 2025.
Is Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.