Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alston-bailey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alston-bailey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alston-bailey Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alston-bailey 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 Alston-bailey Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#553 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
39%
32%
White
40%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Alston-bailey Elementary School's ranking?
Alston-bailey Elementary School is ranked #553 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Alston-bailey Elementary School often compared to?
Alston-bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nexton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Alston-bailey Elementary School?
698 students attend Alston-bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Alston-bailey Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alston-bailey Elementary School?
Alston-bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alston-bailey Elementary School offer ?
Alston-bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alston-bailey Elementary School part of?
Alston-bailey Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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