What grades does James M. Brown Elementary serve?

James M. Brown Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Walhalla area.

Where is James M. Brown Elementary located?

James M. Brown Elementary is a rural school in Walhalla, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Brown Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James M. Brown Elementary is 10.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Walhalla, SC?

Schools in Walhalla include James M. Brown Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Walhalla area.

SCPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

James M. Brown Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Walhalla, South Carolina|Oconee 01

Walhalla, SC 29691

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

548

Student:Teacher

10.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

Oconee 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(864)886-4470

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6:1

Better than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

601

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

$14,323

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,901

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,680

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 42%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

10.6%

Uninsured residents

13.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

2,018

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,881

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

664 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

392 (21%)

Speech/Language Impairment

315 (17%)

Autism

164 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

70 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

34 (2%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

558

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about James M. Brown Elementary

James M. Brown Elementary has a total enrollment of 548 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Walhalla, SC.