Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 763-1555
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School serves 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher 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 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 613 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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 | #62 out of 1142 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 10% | 34% |
| White | 77% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School is West Ashley High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Ashley Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston West Ashley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 541 students
0.9 miles
1776 Kennerty Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546 0.9 6-8 541 - Charleston Oakland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 566 students
1.2 miles
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510 1.2 PK-5 566 - Charleston Stono Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
1.5 miles
1699 Garden Street
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1507 1.5 PK-5 371 - Charleston Orange Grove Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 1,160 student
1.9 miles
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520 1.9 PK-8 1,160 - Charleston St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 807 students
2.9 miles
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503 2.9 PK-5 807
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