Brown's Ferry Elementary School

7292 Brown's Ferry Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Brown's Ferry Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Brown's Ferry Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in SC
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brown's Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Brown's Ferry Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Brown's Ferry Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brown's Ferry Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SC)
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
94%
32%
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White
4%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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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 Brown's Ferry Elementary School's ranking?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Brown's Ferry Elementary School?
139 students attend Brown's Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brown's Ferry Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown's Ferry Elementary School?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brown's Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown's Ferry Elementary School part of?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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