Ballentine Elementary School vs. River Springs Elementary School
Should I attend Ballentine Elementary School or River Springs Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ballentine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
River Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballentine Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
559 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#251 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
67
58
Grade 1 Students
100
61
Grade 2 Students
100
70
Grade 3 Students
94
82
Grade 4 Students
93
89
Grade 5 Students
105
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
21%
19%
% White
63%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
