Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kershaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kershaw Elementary serves the southeast portion of Kershaw, SC, covering an area of approximately 151.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with distances from the school to the farthest edges reaching up to 13.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kershaw Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Kershaw 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 Kershaw Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#507 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
19%
31%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kershaw Elementary School's ranking?
Kershaw Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kershaw Elementary School often compared to?
Kershaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heath Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kershaw Elementary School?
512 students attend Kershaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kershaw Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kershaw Elementary School?
Kershaw Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kershaw Elementary School offer ?
Kershaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kershaw Elementary School part of?
Kershaw Elementary School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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