Kingston Elementary School vs. Ocean Bay Elementary School
Should you attend Kingston Elementary School or Ocean Bay Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Ocean Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingston 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 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Bay 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 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
517 students
1,181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#133 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
28
Kindergarten Students
81
173
Grade 1 Students
84
186
Grade 2 Students
80
190
Grade 3 Students
88
201
Grade 4 Students
63
188
Grade 5 Students
76
215
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
64%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%