Cotton Belt Elementary School

1176 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cotton Belt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cotton Belt Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Cotton Belt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Belt Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#560 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
39%
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35-39%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
12%
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Black
24%
32%
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White
58%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Cotton Belt Elementary School's ranking?
Cotton Belt Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cotton Belt Elementary School often compared to?
Cotton Belt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold C. Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Cotton Belt Elementary School?
406 students attend Cotton Belt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cotton Belt Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Belt Elementary School?
Cotton Belt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cotton Belt Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Belt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotton Belt Elementary School part of?
Cotton Belt Elementary School is part of York 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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