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Pelham Road Elementary School vs. Buena Vista Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pelham Road Elementary School
100 All Star Way
Greenville, SC 29615
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Buena Vista Elementary School
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Pelham Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pelham Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
760 students
837 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pelham Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pelham Road Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena Vista Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pelham Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#98 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
#76 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pelham Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in SC)
77%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in SC)
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pelham Road Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buena Vista Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
129
140
Grade 1 Students
138
149
Grade 2 Students
135
144
Grade 3 Students
125
140
Grade 4 Students
125
142
Grade 5 Students
108
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pelham Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pelham Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pelham Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pelham Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pelham Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pelham Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pelham Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pelham Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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