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New Providence Elementary School

1118 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072

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New Providence Elementary School serves 690 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

New Providence Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

New Providence Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

690 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

New Providence Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of New Providence Elementary School is 0.38, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#132 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of New Providence Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of New Providence Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

33%

White

78%

49%

This chart display the percentage of White students in New Providence Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of New Providence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

59%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Lexington 01 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Providence Elementary School's ranking?

New Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are New Providence Elementary School often compared to?

New Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Murray Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend New Providence Elementary School?

690 students attend New Providence Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of New Providence Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New Providence Elementary School?

New Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does New Providence Elementary School offer ?

New Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is New Providence Elementary School part of?

New Providence Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education