Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kelly Miller 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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-6
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelly Miller Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Winnsboro, SC, covering an area of approximately 103.7 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 8.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Miller Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kelly Miller 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 Kelly Miller Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#682 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
86%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
8%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Miller Elementary School is ranked #682 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kelly Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Elementary School, Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology, Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kelly Miller Elementary School?
199 students attend Kelly Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kelly Miller Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Miller Elementary School?
Kelly Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kelly Miller Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kelly Miller Elementary School part of?
Kelly Miller Elementary School is part of Fairfield 01 School District.
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