Manning Elementary School

311 West Boyce Street
Manning, SC 29102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 517 students in grades 4-6, Manning Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Manning Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Manning Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manning Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#439 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
39%
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45-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
62%
32%
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White
26%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
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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 Manning Elementary School's ranking?
Manning Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Manning Elementary School?
517 students attend Manning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Manning Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manning Elementary School?
Manning Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manning Elementary School offer ?
Manning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manning Elementary School part of?
Manning Elementary School is part of Clarendon 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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