Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottageville 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 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 53% 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: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottageville Elementary serves the eastern part of Cottageville, SC, covering an approximate area of 226 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottageville Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottageville 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 Cottageville 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
#973 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Cottageville Elementary School's ranking?
Cottageville Elementary School is ranked #973 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cottageville Elementary School often compared to?
Cottageville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harleyville Elementary School, Williams Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cottageville Elementary School?
425 students attend Cottageville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cottageville Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottageville Elementary School?
Cottageville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottageville Elementary School offer ?
Cottageville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cottageville Elementary School part of?
Cottageville Elementary School is part of Colleton 01 School District.
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