Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School

1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eleanor S. Rice 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 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#877 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
66%
31%
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White
21%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School's ranking?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School is ranked #877 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School often compared to?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mathews Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School, Merrywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School?
448 students attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School offer ?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School part of?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.

School Reviews

5   11/20/2014
I go to brewer middle school in the 7th grade
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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