Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Royall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Royall Elementary serves the northwest part of Florence, SC, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1.2-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Royall Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Royall Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royall Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#151 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royall Elementary School's ranking?
Royall Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Royall Elementary School often compared to?
Royall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delmae Heights Elementary School, Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Royall Elementary School?
512 students attend Royall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Royall Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royall Elementary School?
Royall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Royall Elementary School offer ?
Royall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Royall Elementary School part of?
Royall Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
*Coming From A Former Student* Children been bullied (even with proof they say they didn't see it) not had his proper accommodations for mental illness, learning disability or physical illness met. There is more than one parent that has had DSS called on them by this school out of retaliation. Don't recommend the school principal has been rude unprofessional to more than one parent and she gets away with it because her husband is higher up in Florence's school district. It awfuL way a few of our families have been treated by her and the disgrace and treatment of this school needs to be known and addressed. Attacking families with mental I'll children and calling DSS it wrong. What happens to a safe learning place and our education system here? I also hate that They Boast about being a five star school. I wouldn't give them no stars if I could....
5 10/10/2025
I loved Royall for my daughter. She graduated West Florence in 2018. 1 Year early and it was because Royall gave her the foundation for everything she has done since. She was helping 11th & 12th graders write Term Papers in the 9th grade. She was an student at royal and thru Sneed Middle School and West Florence High School. Royall is the best school in this state. She still keeps in touch with some of her teachers from Royall. My daughter is an Artist, and She was at Royall 2006 to 2012 and the Art Teacher there was an inspiration to.
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