Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westcliffe 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westcliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westcliffe Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westcliffe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westcliffe Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#534 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
43%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westcliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Westcliffe Elementary School is ranked #534 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Westcliffe Elementary School?
305 students attend Westcliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Westcliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westcliffe Elementary School?
Westcliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westcliffe Elementary School offer ?
Westcliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westcliffe Elementary School part of?
Westcliffe Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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