Summary:
The 29851 zip code area in South Carolina is home to two elementary schools - Jefferson Elementary and Warrenville Elementary, both serving students in grades K-5 and part of the Aiken 01 school district.
Based on the available data, Warrenville Elementary appears to be the standout school in this area. It has a higher statewide ranking, placing 326th out of 640 South Carolina elementary schools, compared to Jefferson Elementary's 500th ranking. Warrenville also demonstrates stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels on the SC READY assessments, often exceeding the district and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Warrenville had 64.4% proficiency compared to 55.2% at Jefferson and 61.8% statewide.
Both schools serve high-poverty student populations, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, Warrenville Elementary appears to have more resources, with higher per-student spending ($13,401) compared to Jefferson Elementary ($11,557). Chronic absenteeism rates are a concern at both schools, reaching 22.5%, well above the state average. Overall, the data suggests that while both schools face significant challenges, Warrenville Elementary has been more effective in supporting student academic achievement within this high-poverty context.
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