Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catawba Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Catawba Trail Elementary serves the northeast part of Elgin, SC, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catawba Trail Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Catawba Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catawba Trail Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Catawba Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Catawba Trail Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Catawba Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Catawba Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookman Road Elementary School, Pontiac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Catawba Trail Elementary School?
636 students attend Catawba Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Catawba Trail Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catawba Trail Elementary School?
Catawba Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catawba Trail Elementary School offer ?
Catawba Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Catawba Trail Elementary School part of?
Catawba Trail Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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