North Vista Elementary School

1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

North Vista Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

North Vista 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 North Vista Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
#921 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
39%
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28%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
92%
32%
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White
1%
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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0.15
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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 (19-20)
4%
4%
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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 North Vista Elementary School's ranking?
North Vista Elementary School is ranked #921 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Vista Elementary School often compared to?
North Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Timrod Elementary School, Royall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend North Vista Elementary School?
585 students attend North Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Vista Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Vista Elementary School?
North Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Vista Elementary School offer ?
North Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Vista Elementary School part of?
North Vista Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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