Baron Dekalb Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2684 Baron Dekalb Road
Camden, SC 29020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baron Dekalb Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(20-21)
50-54%
39%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
50-54%
48%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
40-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
15%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
21%
31%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
46%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.48

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
31.4%
22.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Baron Dekalb Elementary School?
188 students attend Baron Dekalb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Baron Dekalb Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baron Dekalb Elementary School?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baron Dekalb Elementary School offer ?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baron Dekalb Elementary School part of?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.

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