Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vance-providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vance-providence Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vance-providence Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
91%
32%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vance-providence Elementary School?
210 students attend Vance-providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vance-providence Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance-providence Elementary School?
Vance-providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vance-providence Elementary School offer ?
Vance-providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vance-providence Elementary School part of?
Vance-providence Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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