Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carolina Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carolina Springs Elementary serves the eastern part of Lexington, SC, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carolina Springs Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Work hard. Choose Kindness. Do your best.
School Rankings
Carolina Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolina Springs Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#575 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Carolina Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Carolina Springs Elementary School is ranked #575 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carolina Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Carolina Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carolina Springs Elementary School?
438 students attend Carolina Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Carolina Springs Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolina Springs Elementary School?
Carolina Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolina Springs Elementary School offer ?
Carolina Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carolina Springs Elementary School part of?
Carolina Springs Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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