Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Beaufort County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while meeting the individual needs of each learner through dedicated faculty and staff.

Situated on Morrall Drive, the school acts as a central hub for families in the local Beaufort area. It places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and social responsibility. Through collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and community members, Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary aims to build a solid educational base that empowers students to reach their full potential as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

416

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	166
Black	189
Two or More	31

Black
189 (45.4%)
Hispanic
166 (39.9%)
Two or More
31 (7.5%)
White
30 (7.2%)

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:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)466-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61