Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Richard Carroll Primary 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 was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
54%
32%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Richard Carroll Primary?
484 students attend Richard Carroll Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Richard Carroll Primary students are Black, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Carroll Primary?
Richard Carroll Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Carroll Primary offer ?
Richard Carroll Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Richard Carroll Primary part of?
Richard Carroll Primary is part of Bamberg 01 School District.
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