Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arden 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arden Elementary serves the northwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arden Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Arden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arden Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
58%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arden Elementary School's ranking?
Arden Elementary School is ranked #998 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Arden Elementary School often compared to?
Arden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Arden Elementary School?
216 students attend Arden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Arden Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Arden Elementary School?
Arden Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arden Elementary School offer ?
Arden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arden Elementary School part of?
Arden Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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