Riverside Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School
Should I attend Riverside Elementary School or Lakewood 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
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Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside 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 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 908 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood 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 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
649 students
908 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#157 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
53
Kindergarten Students
100
107
Grade 1 Students
94
114
Grade 2 Students
110
159
Grade 3 Students
87
138
Grade 4 Students
119
171
Grade 5 Students
92
166
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
31%
10%
% White
52%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%