Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ambler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ambler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ambler Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ambler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambler Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
32%
White
87%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambler Elementary School's ranking?
Ambler Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ambler Elementary School often compared to?
Ambler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hagood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Ambler Elementary School?
391 students attend Ambler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ambler Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambler Elementary School?
Ambler Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ambler Elementary School offer ?
Ambler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ambler Elementary School part of?
Ambler Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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