What grades does James H. Spann Elementary serve?

James H. Spann Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Summerville, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is James H. Spann Elementary located?

James H. Spann Elementary is located at Summerville, SC in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Spann Elementary?

James H. Spann Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What schools are in Summerville, SC?

Summerville, SC is served by the local school district. James H. Spann Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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James H. Spann Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Summerville, South Carolina|Dorchester 02

Summerville, SC 29483

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

580

Student:Teacher

14.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Dorchester 02

Econ. Disadvantaged

63.6%

Phone

(843)873-3050

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

55 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

616

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,212

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,397

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,137

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 53%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$427,769

-0.8% 1yr+41.7% 5yr

Charleston, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

10.5%

Uninsured residents

9.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,633

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,358

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,097 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

647 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

580 (17%)

Autism

526 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

116 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

59 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

577

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—