Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowen's Corner 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 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowen's Corner Elementary School's student population of 777 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowen's Corner Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowen's Corner Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
9%
32%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowen's Corner Elementary School's ranking?
Bowen's Corner Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bowen's Corner Elementary School often compared to?
Bowen's Corner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanahan Elementary School, Marrington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Bowen's Corner Elementary School?
777 students attend Bowen's Corner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bowen's Corner Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowen's Corner Elementary School?
Bowen's Corner Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowen's Corner Elementary School offer ?
Bowen's Corner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowen's Corner Elementary School part of?
Bowen's Corner Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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