Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooklyn Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Springs Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1103 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
47%
31%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School is ranked #1103 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Brooklyn Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Discovery Charter Of Lancaster, Mcdonald Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Springs Elementary School?
393 students attend Brooklyn Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brooklyn Springs Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Springs Elementary School?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Springs Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Springs Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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