Thornwell School For The Arts vs. Carolina Elementary School
Should I attend Thornwell School For The Arts or Carolina 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
Thornwell School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Carolina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 184 students in grades 1-5, Thornwell School For The Arts 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 228 students in grades 1-5, Carolina Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
184 students
228 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#297 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
28
49
Grade 2 Students
31
48
Grade 3 Students
38
47
Grade 4 Students
44
39
Grade 5 Students
43
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
70%
21%
% White
12%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%