Centerville Elementary School

1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centerville 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 41% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Centerville Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Centerville 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 Centerville Elementary School is 0.62, 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)
#558 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
39%
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41%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
30%
32%
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White
53%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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0.62
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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 (20-21)
5%
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 Centerville Elementary School's ranking?
Centerville Elementary School is ranked #558 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Centerville Elementary School often compared to?
Centerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School, Calhoun Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Centerville Elementary School?
633 students attend Centerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Centerville Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centerville Elementary School?
Centerville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centerville Elementary School offer ?
Centerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Centerville Elementary School part of?
Centerville Elementary School is part of Anderson 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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