Ballentine Elementary School

1040 Bickley Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballentine Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ballentine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Ballentine Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Ballentine Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballentine Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#168 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
39%
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64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
21%
32%
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White
63%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 Ballentine Elementary School's ranking?
Ballentine Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ballentine Elementary School often compared to?
Ballentine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School, River Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Ballentine Elementary School?
559 students attend Ballentine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ballentine Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballentine Elementary School?
Ballentine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballentine Elementary School offer ?
Ballentine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballentine Elementary School part of?
Ballentine Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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