Joanna Woodson Elementary

288 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

288

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joanna Woodson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	21
Black	60
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
177 (61.5 %)
Black
60 (20.8 %)
Two or More
29 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurens 56
Phone:	(864)697-6480
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 47