Carolina Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(803)821-5100
- Carolina Springs Elementary School serves 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Carolina Springs Elementary School's student population of 767 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 767 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carolina Springs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carolina Springs Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #364 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 65% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carolina Springs Elementary School is White Knoll High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carolina Springs Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carolina Springs Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Carolina Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 819 students
0.6 miles
6180 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803)821-4900 0.6 6-8 819 - Lexington Deerfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 655 students
1.9 miles
638 Longs Pond Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803)821-5500 1.9 PK-5 655 - Lexington White Knoll High School Grades: 9-12 | 1881 students
2.3 miles
5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803)821-5200 2.3 9-12 1881 - Lexington Saxe Gotha Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 745 students
3.6 miles
100 Bill Williamson Court
Lexington, SC 29073
(803)821-4800 3.6 PK-5 745 - Lexington Red Bank Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 572 students
4.2 miles
246 Community Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803)821-4600 4.2 PK-5 572
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