Carolina Elementary School vs. Thornwell School For The Arts
Should I attend Carolina Elementary School or Thornwell School For The Arts? 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
Carolina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Thornwell School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 228 students in grades 1-5, Carolina Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 184 students in grades 1-5, Thornwell School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
228 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1043 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
49
28
Grade 2 Students
48
31
Grade 3 Students
47
38
Grade 4 Students
39
44
Grade 5 Students
45
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
21%
70%
% White
65%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%