Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Stephen 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Stephen Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
Creating a future we dare to imagine and making a positive difference.
School Rankings
St. Stephen 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 St. Stephen Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#891 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
69%
31%
White
20%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Stephen Elementary School's ranking?
St. Stephen Elementary School is ranked #891 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are St. Stephen Elementary School often compared to?
St. Stephen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry E. Bonner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. Stephen Elementary School?
430 students attend St. Stephen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of St. Stephen Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Stephen Elementary School?
St. Stephen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Stephen Elementary School offer ?
St. Stephen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Stephen Elementary School part of?
St. Stephen Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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