Sara Collins Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 355-3200
Sara Collins Elementary School serves 877 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sara Collins Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sara Collins Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sara Collins Elementary School's student population of 877 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 877 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sara Collins Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sara Collins Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #215 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 28% | 34% |
| White | 58% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Sara Collins Elementary School is Washington Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Washington Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 129 students
0.1 miles
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250 0.1 PK-12 129 - Greenville Blythe Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 920 students
1.1 miles
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400 1.1 PK-5 920 - Greenville Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 431 students
1.2 miles
506 Pleasantburg Drive Buildin
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 250-8949 1.2 9-12 431 - Greenville Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,026 student
1.4 miles
122 Deoyley Avenue
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200 1.4 6-8 1,026 - Greenville Sterling School Grades: PK-8 | 840 students
1.6 miles
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480 1.6 PK-8 840
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