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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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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