Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graniteville 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graniteville Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Graniteville 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 Graniteville Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
32%
31%
White
41%
46%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graniteville Elementary School's ranking?
Graniteville Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Graniteville Elementary School?
417 students attend Graniteville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Graniteville Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graniteville Elementary School?
Graniteville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graniteville Elementary School offer ?
Graniteville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Graniteville Elementary School part of?
Graniteville Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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