Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert E. Cashion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School's student population of 856 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert E. Cashion Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
52%
32%
White
25%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert E. Cashion Elementary School's ranking?
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Robert E. Cashion Elementary School often compared to?
Robert E. Cashion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Robert E. Cashion Elementary School?
856 students attend Robert E. Cashion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Robert E. Cashion Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E. Cashion Elementary School?
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert E. Cashion Elementary School offer ?
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert E. Cashion Elementary School part of?
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/9/2012
this is the best school you could ever take your child to they have teachers that you wont want to leave and its the best loving enviorment ever
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