Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanders-clyde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanders-clyde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sanders-clyde Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Sanders-clyde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders-clyde Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1044 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
89%
31%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanders-clyde Elementary School's ranking?
Sanders-clyde Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sanders-clyde Elementary School?
353 students attend Sanders-clyde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sanders-clyde Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanders-clyde Elementary School?
Sanders-clyde Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanders-clyde Elementary School offer ?
Sanders-clyde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sanders-clyde Elementary School part of?
Sanders-clyde Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/7/2020
No learning is taking place due to all the disruption and fighting going on. Your child will not be safe, and I would avoid sending your child here at all cost.
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