Jackson Elementary School

Camden, SC 29020

Phone: (803) 425-8965
Fax: (803) 425-7709
District: Kershaw 01 School District

3

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 530 students

Jackson Elementary School, a public school located in Camden, SC, serves grades PK-5 in the Kershaw 01 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Jackson Elementary School is a public school located in Camden, SC. 530 students attend Jackson Elementary School.

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Test Scores 1/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education.
Student Growth 4/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education.

Posted: December 6, 2025

This school has been amazing; it does not get the credit it deserves. It is newly built about a few years ago and it's a very clean school, very safe entry into schools like its two access points to get into, some might not like that, but I prefer knowing it's hard to get into the school for someone who might want to hurt someone. At this time, everyone qualifies for free breakfast/lunch. They have a small military liaison group in the school, but it is nice. My son has started school here from 5k and has had nothing but excellent teachers. They are all so welcoming, they are easy to talk to, all staff members are all involved (You can definitely tell, it is small town vibes which is nice). Everyone knows everyone. They offer tutoring services along with transportation for those students. Morning drop offs are a breeze honestly. This school has truly been nothing but perfect for the time of us living here as we are a military family. A lot of diversities which I enjoy being we come from big city life.

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Posted: March 26, 2023

What an amazing school with awesome educators! They love our children and support families in the time of need. Great administrative support!!! Go Team JES!!!

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Posted: August 30, 2021

I wanted to rate the district. As a military family we have had our children at many schools. This is one of the worst districts and schools my children have attended. First off you can’t even go in the school. It’s a buzzer like a jail to talk to someone. Then you can go into the entry, again to speak to someone it’s a buzzer. Half the time they will not let you into the office. If you want to pick up your children it’s like bail bonds and getting them out of jail.

Transportation changes are the most difficult and you can’t select optional days to ride the bus home.

It’s the worst.

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Posted: January 12, 2017

This school some of the laziest teachers In the state! SC should be ashamed! They don't teach, they treat kids like common criminals and I honestly think some of them chose to teach just have somewhere to go everyday! What happened to caring teacher, leadership, and role models. My daughter is in 5th grade and hates to go to school everyday! She's stressed over this dumb math system put in place and the teachers do t know how to teach it! Home schooling I think is the best option for me. As long as my kids attend this school i will not support it any longer! A good teacher should never have,want, or threaten to fail any student!

Posted: January 12, 2017

Leadership start at school with food role models...some teacher are some are not!

Posted: January 12, 2017

If the kids don't get this treatment from teachers then how is the relevant.

Posted: January 12, 2017

Some teacher are aweaome teachers but the higher the great the less teaching kids get! Principal does not care!

Posted: January 12, 2017

Posted: March 16, 2014

This school is an absolute disappointment! They seem to care more about teaching kids how to "Cupid Shuffle" and "Gangnam Style" more than anything! The children do not go outside for recess. We get called every evening about some silly scheme to get money out of us. EVERY test that gets sent home, I have to check because the teacher has graded it incorrectly. If I did not go behind her my child would have D's and F's instead of being the only one in his class with all A's! Our first grader can tell you all about Beyonc ; however, he has not even been taught the months of the year! We are doing everything we can to get our children out of this ridiculous place! They want $5 every Friday for a snocone and neither of our children have been able to even taste theirs because they make them throw them away as soon as they get them! They let our children proceed to walk across #1 Highway without even making sure we were there to meet them! Our 2nd grader gets sent home with the sake homework at least twice a week. They consistently let him write his letters backwards and incorrectly, they do not make him spell words correctly. Most of the work he brings home is completely illedgible!

Posted: August 13, 2013

I teach at a wonderful school in South Carolina. Many of the students live in poverty but that doesn't mean that they don't have dreams an aspirations to achieve greatness. They come to school excited about learning and many want to grow up to play for the NBA or the NFL. That is their dream so the teachers at Jackson remind them that they have to go to college first. At Jackson we are teaching the students students the seven habits they need to become successful. The seven habits help them see how they can take control of their own lives and do what they need to be successful not just at school but in every day life. The students do service learning projects for the community to give back to the people that do so much for them. Students are conscientious about the environment. They recycle, and conserve energy in an effort to have a more environmentally friendly school. The best thing about our school is that the teachers and staff care deeply for the students at our school. We work hard even through the summer to be certain we are ready to do the very best we can for the students that come to us. Every day is a challenge but every day we are all working together to achieve.

Posted: May 7, 2009

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