Denmark-olar Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 793-3112
Denmark-olar Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Denmark-olar Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Denmark-olar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Denmark-olar Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Denmark-olar Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Denmark-olar Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #812 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 95% | 34% |
| White | 3% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bamberg 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Denmark-olar Elementary School is Denmark Olar High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Denmark-olar Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denmark Denmark-olar Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 153 students
1.0 miles
64 Green Street
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383 1.0 6-8 153 - Denmark Denmark Olar High School Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
1.2 miles
197 Viking Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307 1.2 9-12 165 - Bamberg Richard Carroll Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 748 students
5.5 miles
1980 Main Highway
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3047 5.5 PK-6 748 - Bamberg Bamberg-ehrhardt High School Grades: 9-12 | 418 students
5.8 miles
267 Red Raider Drive
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3030 5.8 9-12 418 - Bamberg Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 209 students
5.8 miles
897 North Street
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3058 5.8 7-8 209
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