Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brockman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brockman Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Columbia, SC, encompassing approximately 456.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 16 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 28.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brockman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brockman Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Brockman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brockman Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#107 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 14-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 is Brockman Elementary School's ranking?
Brockman Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Brockman Elementary School often compared to?
Brockman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Satchel Ford Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School, Brennen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Brockman Elementary School?
297 students attend Brockman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brockman Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brockman Elementary School?
Brockman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brockman Elementary School offer ?
Brockman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brockman Elementary School part of?
Brockman Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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