Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pacolet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacolet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pacolet Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacolet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacolet Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#342 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
16%
32%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacolet Elementary School's ranking?
Pacolet Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pacolet Elementary School often compared to?
Pacolet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aiken Elementary School, North Augusta 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Pacolet Elementary School?
400 students attend Pacolet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pacolet Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacolet Elementary School?
Pacolet Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pacolet Elementary School offer ?
Pacolet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pacolet Elementary School part of?
Pacolet Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.
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