Sanders-Clyde Elementary

Summary:

Sanders-Clyde Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina, serving 390 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $27,279, Sanders-Clyde Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 553-637 out of 638-644 schools over the past several years. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and its students perform significantly below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 37.2% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 59% for the Charleston 01 district and 53.8% for the state. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Harbor View Elementary and Daniel Island School, which have significantly higher test scores and better statewide rankings.

The school's student population is overwhelmingly African American (91.79%) and from low-income households, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. This highlights the persistent educational inequities within the Charleston 01 district, as the nearby schools have more diverse and affluent student populations. Addressing the challenges faced by Sanders-Clyde Elementary will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding and addresses the underlying social, economic, and systemic factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 805 Morrison Drive
       Charleston, SC  29403


(843) 724-7783

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
553rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,279 Help


Students who attend Sanders-Clyde Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Simmons Pinckney Middle
High:    Burke High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.8%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sanders-Clyde Elementary ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 33rd among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sanders-Clyde Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.8%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanders-Clyde Elementary is 9.2, which is the 6th best among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanders-Clyde Elementary is $27,279, which is the 7th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanders-Clyde Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanders-Clyde Elementary 553rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sanders-Clyde Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.50 542nd 542 0.0%
2004 7.50 537th 550 2.4%
2005 49.87 315th 557 43.4%
2006 75.02 121st 559 78.4%
2007 71.96 141st 566 75.1%
2008 17.29 521st 577 9.7%
2009 9.34 556th 580 4.1%
2010 7.34 572nd 589 2.9%
2011 9.39 571st 597 4.4%
2012 3.06 590th 594 0.7%
2013 9.09 572nd 599 4.5%
2014 10.10 598th 630 5.1%
2015 9.46 620th 638 2.8%
2016 2.95 615th 619 0.6%
2017 2.71 638th 639 0.2%
2018 2.88 622nd 624 0.3%
2019 3.65 638th 643 0.8%
2021 7.60 601st 622 3.4%
2022 10.06 582nd 625 6.9%
2023 5.53 637th 644 1.1%
2024 15.18 553rd 638 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.39 586th 588 0.3%
2019 4.98 596th 600 0.7%
2021 9.95 558th 580 3.8%
2022 13.66 550th 600 8.3%
2023 7.94 592nd 608 2.6%
2024 22.53 488th 599 18.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.28 567th 570 0.5%
2019 5.41 578th 588 1.7%
2021 6.81 541st 554 2.3%
2022 18.15 471st 573 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.74 569th 571 0.4%
2019 3.79 589th 590 0.2%
2021 6.91 542nd 561 3.4%
2022 6.51 559th 579 3.5%
2023 4.54 574th 582 1.4%
2024 18.83 474th 568 16.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.51 411th 412 0.2%
2019 11.07 412th 421 2.1%
2021 23.73 297th 350 15.1%
2022 22.20 337th 393 14.2%
2023 13.85 375th 394 4.8%
2024 31.58 266th 369 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.56 225th 225 0.0%
2004 9.70 218th 230 5.2%
2005 41.69 143rd 230 37.8%
2006 66.79 84th 231 63.6%
2007 66.71 85th 236 64.0%
2008 15.44 226th 244 7.4%
2009 22.26 214th 249 14.1%
2010 8.32 247th 261 5.4%
2011 12.27 246th 269 8.6%
2012 32.80 205th 271 24.4%
2013 33.91 203rd 276 26.4%
2014 26.46 231st 291 20.6%
2015 14.97 273rd 301 9.3%
2016 7.28 293rd 303 3.3%
2017 3.10 317th 317 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 422 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 0 487 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 3 483 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 0 487 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 1 478 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 3 477 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 1 456 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 1 428 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 1 428 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 0 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 2 389 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 4 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 2 342 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 0 317 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 1 218 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2003 1 218 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2004 2 198 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2005 0 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 0 180 0 0 2 n/a n/a 2 184
2007 1 256 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2008 1 309 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 3 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 2 391 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2011 0 518 0 1 0 0 3 0 522
2012 6 494 0 2 0 0 4 0 506
2013 3 517 0 4 0 0 10 0 534
2014 3 580 0 11 2 0 9 0 605
2015 1 495 0 3 2 0 10 0 511
2016 3 420 0 4 2 0 9 0 438
2017 4 443 0 8 1 0 8 1 465
2018 2 362 0 2 0 0 4 0 370
2019 2 397 0 2 0 0 7 0 408
2020 7 454 0 5 0 0 5 0 471
2021 8 368 0 5 0 0 3 0 384
2022 9 362 0 12 0 0 11 0 394
2023 3 358 0 11 0 1 17 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 26.3 16.0 n/a
1989 487 30.8 15.8 n/a
1990 486 28.0 17.3 n/a
1991 487 29.8 16.3 94.9
1992 479 32.5 14.7 88.9
1993 480 30.0 16.0 95
1994 457 30.0 15.2 91.9
1995 429 32.0 13.4 94.9
1996 429 32.0 13.4 94.9
1997 401 28.0 14.3 94.8
1998 391 28.0 14.0 94.9
1999 353 29.0 12.2 94.9
2000 345 26.0 13.3 98.8
2001 318 23.6 13.5 98.7
2002 220 20.0 11.0 98.6
2003 220 20.0 11.0 98.6
2004 200 19.8 10.1 97.5
2005 179 20.0 9.0 96.6
2006 184 14.0 13.1 99.5
2007 259 32.0 8.1 96.5
2008 310 24.0 12.9 97.4
2009 322 23.0 14.0 94.1
2010 394 32.5 12.1 92.9
2011 522 36.0 14.5 89.7
2012 506 40.5 12.4 95.8
2013 534 44.0 12.1 97.6
2014 605 50.7 11.9 96.4
2015 511 48.0 10.6 93
2016 438 47.0 9.3 89.5
2017 465 39.0 11.9 100
2018 370 37.0 10.0 100
2019 408 37.0 11.0 100
2020 471 38.0 12.3 100
2021 384 39.0 9.8 100
2022 394 41.5 9.4 100
2023 390 42.0 9.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 26.3 16.0 n/a
1989 487 30.8 15.8 n/a
1990 486 28.0 17.3 n/a
1991 487 29.8 16.3 94.9
1992 479 32.5 14.7 88.9
1993 480 30.0 16.0 95
1994 457 30.0 15.2 91.9
1995 429 32.0 13.4 94.9
1996 429 32.0 13.4 94.9
1997 401 28.0 14.3 94.8
1998 391 28.0 14.0 94.9
1999 353 29.0 12.2 94.9
2000 345 26.0 13.3 98.8
2001 318 23.6 13.5 98.7
2002 220 20.0 11.0 98.6
2003 220 20.0 11.0 98.6
2004 200 19.8 10.1 97.5
2005 179 20.0 9.0 96.6
2006 184 14.0 13.1 99.5
2007 259 32.0 8.1 96.5
2008 310 24.0 12.9 97.4
2009 322 23.0 14.0 94.1
2010 394 32.5 12.1 92.9
2011 522 36.0 14.5 89.7
2012 506 40.5 12.4 95.8
2013 534 44.0 12.1 97.6
2014 605 50.7 11.9 96.4
2015 511 48.0 10.6 93
2016 438 47.0 9.3 89.5
2017 465 39.0 11.9 100
2018 370 37.0 10.0 100
2019 408 37.0 11.0 100
2020 471 38.0 12.3 100
2021 384 39.0 9.8 100
2022 394 41.5 9.4 100
2023 390 42.0 9.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,398 (16.6%) $1,012 (7.0%) $3,411 (23.6%) $8,171 (56.5%) $2,879 (19.9%) $11,050 (76.4%) $14,461
2020 $2,426 (16.2%) $752 (5.0%) $3,179 (21.2%) $9,474 (63.2%) $2,329 (15.5%) $11,802 (78.8%) $14,981
2021 $2,017 (13.0%) $838 (5.4%) $2,855 (18.4%) $10,188 (65.7%) $2,459 (15.9%) $12,647 (81.6%) $15,503
2022 $3,091 (13.1%) $1,314 (5.6%) $4,405 (18.7%) $15,645 (66.4%) $3,515 (14.9%) $19,160 (81.3%) $23,564
2023 $3,709 (13.6%) $1,840 (6.7%) $5,549 (20.3%) $17,726 (65.0%) $4,004 (14.7%) $21,730 (79.7%) $27,279

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanders-Clyde Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 638th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 637th of 644 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)20.817
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)15.117.1
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)9.313.3
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)18.624.5
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)16.717.7
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)3.421
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanders-Clyde Elementary)11.918.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408390
 4.4%
African American397358
 9.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic211
 450%
Pacific Islander01
White23
 50%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Sanders-Clyde Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Simmons Pinckney Middle
High : Burke High

Students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary are 92% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Sanders-Clyde Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.3% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Sanders-Clyde Elementary.


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