Henry Timrod Elementary School vs. Theodore Lester Elementary School
Should I attend Henry Timrod Elementary School or Theodore Lester 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
Henry Timrod Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Theodore Lester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Henry Timrod Elementary School 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 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Theodore Lester Elementary School 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
370 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1031 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
61
Grade 1 Students
56
51
Grade 2 Students
46
49
Grade 3 Students
43
52
Grade 4 Students
66
44
Grade 5 Students
56
58
Grade 6 Students
58
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
64%
71%
% White
23%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%