Armstrong Elementary School
Armstrong Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Armstrong Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Armstrong Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Armstrong Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Armstrong Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #760 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 9% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 38% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Armstrong Elementary School is Enoree Career Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Berea Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Berea Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 728 students10
0.9 miles
151 Berea Middle School Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1700 0.9 6-8 728 - Greenville Enoree Career Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.3 miles
108 Scalybark Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-7400 1.3 9-12 n/a - Greenville Berea Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 459 students10
1.8 miles
100 Berea Drive
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1500 1.8 K-5 459 - Greenville Lakeview Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 607 students10
1.9 miles
3801 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-6400 1.9 6-8 607 - Greenville Duncan Chapel Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 653 students10
2.0 miles
210 Duncan Chapel Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-2700 2 PK-5 653
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