Serving 386 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Prosperity-Rikard Elementary serves the southeast part of Prosperity, SC, covering an area of approximately 57.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: 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 #535 out of 1,118 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, Reuben 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 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Prosperity-rikard Elementary School?
386 students attend Prosperity-rikard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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