Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Keowee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keowee Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keowee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keowee Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#257 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
32%
White
90%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Keowee Elementary School's ranking?
Keowee Elementary School is ranked #257 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Keowee Elementary School often compared to?
Keowee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walhalla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Keowee Elementary School?
375 students attend Keowee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Keowee Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keowee Elementary School?
Keowee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keowee Elementary School offer ?
Keowee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Keowee Elementary School part of?
Keowee Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2022
Fifth grade was awful but the school was alright.
2 3/1/2021
Dissatisfied with 2nd and 3rd grade teacher my child has.
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