Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irmo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irmo Elementary serves the southeastern part of Irmo, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.1 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most living within about 2.3 miles of its edges and the furthest point being 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irmo Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Love and Grow Our Students!
School Rankings
Irmo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irmo Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irmo Elementary School's ranking?
Irmo Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Irmo Elementary School often compared to?
Irmo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Charter School Midlands by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Irmo Elementary School?
487 students attend Irmo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Irmo Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% 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 Irmo Elementary School?
Irmo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irmo Elementary School offer ?
Irmo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Irmo Elementary School part of?
Irmo Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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