Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, South 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
79%
31%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #943 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
187 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Dillon 04 School District.
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