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Elementary· 19 schools in district

Brown's Ferry Elementary

7292 Brown's Ferry Road, Georgetown, SC 29440Georgetown 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
132
Students
Total enrolled
$18,708
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 132 students in grades PK–05 in Georgetown, South Carolina.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,708 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Brown's Ferry Elementary is a small elementary in Georgetown, South Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 132 students. The district invests $18,708 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Brown's Ferry Elementary

132
Total Students
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution62 male · 70 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 132 students
Student Composition
92%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black92%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450228000470

Academic Outcomes at Brown's Ferry Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29440

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,708Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,708
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,232
Student Support$3,555
Administration$2,245
Operations$2,806
Other$1,871
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,708 spent per student, an estimated $8,288 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
45%
State government
39.4%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,708/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Andrews ElementaryKensington ElementaryWaccamaw ElementaryMaryville Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
Georgetown MiddleWaccamaw IntermediateRosemary MiddleWaccamaw Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Georgetown HighWaccamaw HighAndrews HighCarvers Bay High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyGeorgetown County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGeorgetown 01 →
Phone: (843)527-1325
NCES ID: 450228000470
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Georgetown seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Georgetown 01
High
Georgetown High
940 students · 09–12
● 34 opp77% FRL
High
Waccamaw High
858 students · 09–12
● 35 opp35% FRL
Mid
Georgetown Middle
712 students · 06–08
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
Andrews Elementary
684 students · PK–05
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
Kensington Elementary
555 students · PK–05
● 34 opp100% FRL
Elem
Waccamaw Elementary
519 students · PK–03
● 35 opp100% FRL
High
Andrews High
519 students · 09–12
● 39 opp100% FRL
Elem
Maryville Elementary
445 students · PK–05
● 34 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7292 Brown's Ferry Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.