JOANNA-WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joanna-Woodson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laurens 56 school district, located in Joanna, SC with about 319 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Joanna-Woodson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joanna-Woodson Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Joanna, South Carolina, serving the educational needs of students in the Laurens County School District 56. The school is deeply rooted in its local community and focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for children in the elementary grades. As a key institution in the town, it emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Joanna-Woodson plays an important role in the daily life of the community, often serving as a hub for local families. The school is committed to fostering a safe and encouraging environment where students can grow both personally and academically. By prioritizing close relationships between teachers, students, and parents, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and classroom, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Joanna-Woodson Elementary at (864) 697-6480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

510 South Ellis Street
Joanna, SC 29351
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JOANNA-WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Joanna, SC with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Laurens 56
Total Students:
319
Teachers:
19.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 319 students

White
60.5%
Black or African American
29.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
3.8%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.