Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alma 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
37%
31%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Alma Elementary School?
161 students attend Alma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alma Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Elementary School?
Alma Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alma Elementary School offer ?
Alma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alma Elementary School part of?
Alma Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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