Serving 886 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mclaurin 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 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclaurin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mclaurin Elementary School's student population of 886 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mclaurin 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 Mclaurin Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#669 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
50%
32%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mclaurin Elementary School's ranking?
Mclaurin Elementary School is ranked #669 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mclaurin Elementary School?
886 students attend Mclaurin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mclaurin Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclaurin Elementary School?
Mclaurin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mclaurin Elementary School offer ?
Mclaurin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclaurin Elementary School part of?
Mclaurin Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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