Lesslie Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should I attend Lesslie Elementary School or Independence 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
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Top Rankings
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Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lesslie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence 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 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
488 students
543 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#483 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
18
Kindergarten Students
73
94
Grade 1 Students
72
74
Grade 2 Students
89
88
Grade 3 Students
81
86
Grade 4 Students
85
82
Grade 5 Students
69
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
6%
51%
% White
62%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%