Philip Simmons Elementary
School Overview
Philip Simmons Elementary is a public school located in Wando, South Carolina. It is a school in Berkeley County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 347 students through grade PK to 4. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 23 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 347 students are attending Philip Simmons Elementary. By gender, there are 171 and 176 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Philip Simmons Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 17 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 8 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 23 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Philip Simmons Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 23 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 23 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 347 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 76,881 Households |
| Population | 211,366 |
| Male | 106,983 |
| Female | 108,061 |
| Child Population | 64,893 |
| Total Housing Units | 84,098 Units |
| Average House Value | $185,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,109 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $63,309 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.17% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Berkeley 01
In Berkeley 01, 46 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.