James H. Spann Elementary

901 John McKissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James H. Spann Elementary, located at 901 John McKissick Way in Summerville, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Dorchester School District Two. As a pillar of its local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of foundational skills for its young learners. The campus is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, James H. Spann Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong home-school partnerships. By providing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school encourages students to become curious, lifelong learners while promoting values such as responsibility and respect. Through a blend of rigorous instruction, dedicated faculty, and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to ensure that every student receives the individual attention and resources necessary to reach their full potential.

577

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James H. Spann Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	113
Black	158
Asian	3
Two or More	48

White
255 (44.2%)
Black
158 (27.4%)
Hispanic
113 (19.6%)
Two or More
48 (8.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)873-3050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 80

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 92