Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cotton Belt 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 45% 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-4
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotton Belt Elementary serves the northern part of York, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 35.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotton Belt Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to cultivate a service-oriented community of learners who strive for personal growth and excellence as communicators, collaborators, creators, and critical thinkers.
School Rankings
Cotton Belt 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 Cotton Belt 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
#737 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Cotton Belt Elementary School's ranking?
Cotton Belt Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cotton Belt Elementary School often compared to?
Cotton Belt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold C. Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cotton Belt Elementary School?
428 students attend Cotton Belt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cotton Belt Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotton Belt Elementary School?
Cotton Belt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cotton Belt Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Belt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cotton Belt Elementary School part of?
Cotton Belt Elementary School is part of York 01 School District.
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