Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lucy T. Davis 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 40% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy T. Davis Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
43%
32%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy T. Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lucy T. Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delmae Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Lucy T. Davis Elementary School?
531 students attend Lucy T. Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lucy T. Davis Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy T. Davis Elementary School?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy T. Davis Elementary School offer ?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy T. Davis Elementary School part of?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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