Edmund A. Burns Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (19-20)
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
10%
Black
(19-20)92%
33%
White
(19-20)2%
50%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Edmund A. Burns Elementary School?
194 students attend Edmund A. Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Edmund A. Burns Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Edmund A. Burns Elementary School offer ?
Edmund A. Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Edmund A. Burns Elementary School part of?
Edmund A. Burns Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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