Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bookman Road 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bookman Road Elementary serves the northeast part of Elgin, SC, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bookman Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bookman Road Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bookman Road Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bookman Road Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
59%
31%
White
19%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bookman Road Elementary School's ranking?
Bookman Road Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bookman Road Elementary School often compared to?
Bookman Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catawba Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bookman Road Elementary School?
535 students attend Bookman Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bookman Road Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bookman Road Elementary School?
Bookman Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bookman Road Elementary School offer ?
Bookman Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bookman Road Elementary School part of?
Bookman Road Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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