Gadsden Elementary School

1660 South Goodwin Circle
Gadsden, SC 29052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gadsden 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Gadsden Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Team One. One Team. We are Richland One, a leader in transforming lives through education, empowering all students to achieve their potential and dreams.

School Rankings

Gadsden 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 Gadsden Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#800 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
43%
30-39%
52%
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
92%
31%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gadsden Elementary School's ranking?
Gadsden Elementary School is ranked #800 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gadsden Elementary School often compared to?
Gadsden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horrell Hill Elementary School, Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
134 students attend Gadsden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gadsden Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gadsden Elementary School part of?
Gadsden Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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