Barnwell Elementary School
Barnwell Elementary School serves 495 students in grades 4-6.
Barnwell 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Barnwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Barnwell Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Barnwell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Barnwell Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #812 out of 1149 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 49% | 34% |
| White | 42% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barnwell 45 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barnwell Elementary School is Barnwell High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Guinyard-butler Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Barnwell Primary (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barnwell Guinyard-butler Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 337 students10
0.7 miles
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370 0.7 7-8 337 - Barnwell Barnwell Primary Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 737 students10
1.2 miles
734 Hagood Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320 1.2 PK-3 737 - Barnwell Barnwell High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 656 students10
2.1 miles
474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390 2.1 9-12 656 - Blackville Barnwell County Career Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
4.2 miles
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512 4.2 9-12 n/a - Blackville Blackville-hilda High School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 186 students10
9.0 miles
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700 9 9-12 186
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