Prosperity-rikard Elementary School

381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prosperity-rikard 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 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#459 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
9%
12%
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Black
29%
32%
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White
59%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prosperity-rikard Elementary School's ranking?
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Prosperity-rikard Elementary School often compared to?
Prosperity-rikard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Prosperity-rikard Elementary School?
373 students attend Prosperity-rikard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School?
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prosperity-rikard Elementary School offer ?
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prosperity-rikard Elementary School part of?
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is part of Newberry 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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