Joseph Keels Elementary School

7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Keels 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Joseph Keels Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph Keels 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 Joseph Keels Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
#830 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
39%
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26%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
12%
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Black
84%
32%
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White
1%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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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 (15-16)
8%
5%
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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 Joseph Keels Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Keels Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Joseph Keels Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Keels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Joseph Keels Elementary School?
450 students attend Joseph Keels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Joseph Keels Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Keels Elementary School?
Joseph Keels Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph Keels Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Keels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Keels Elementary School part of?
Joseph Keels Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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