Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Starr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Starr Elementary serves the northwest part of Starr, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 82.6 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Starr Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Starr 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 Starr Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#208 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
6%
31%
White
77%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starr Elementary School's ranking?
Starr Elementary School is ranked #208 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Starr Elementary School often compared to?
Starr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescent High School, Iva Elementary School, Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
525 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Starr Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starr Elementary School offer ?
Starr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Starr Elementary School part of?
Starr Elementary School is part of Anderson 03 School District.
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