Flowertown Elementary School
Tel:
(843)871-7400
- Flowertown Elementary School serves 954 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Flowertown Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Flowertown Elementary School's student population of 954 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 954 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Flowertown Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Flowertown Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #297 out of 1,130 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 61% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Flowertown Elementary School is Summerville High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gregg Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Newington Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Newington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 885 students
0.0 miles
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)871-3230 0.0 PK-5 885 - Summerville Gregg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1273 students
0.5 miles
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)871-3150 0.5 6-8 1273 - Summerville Summerville High School Grades: 9-12 | 3046 students
0.9 miles
1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-6460 0.9 9-12 3046 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 668 students
2.0 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3050 2.0 PK-5 668 - Summerville Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 670 students
2.0 miles
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3610 2.0 6-8 670
School Reviews
| 5 Terrific teachers and staff. Welcoming facilities. Warm, enriching academic environment. Healthy, active PTA. Great after school program. Smiling, confident students and families. - Posted by Parent - Taylor |
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