Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Tree Hill 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 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 47% 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: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Tree Hill Elementary serves the southern part of Camden, SC, covering an area of approximately 88.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Tree Hill 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 Pine Tree Hill Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#528 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)12.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Tree Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pine Tree Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Tree Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pine Tree Hill Elementary School?
505 students attend Pine Tree Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pine Tree Hill Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Tree Hill Elementary School?
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Tree Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Tree Hill Elementary School part of?
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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