Bay Road Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bay Road Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bay Road Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
53%
32%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bay Road Elementary School?
523 students attend Bay Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bay Road Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Road Elementary School?
Bay Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Road Elementary School offer ?
Bay Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Road Elementary School part of?
Bay Road Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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