Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterloo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterloo Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Waterloo, SC, covering an area of approximately 67.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterloo Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Waterloo 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 Waterloo Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#687 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
15%
31%
White
73%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo Elementary School's ranking?
Waterloo Elementary School is ranked #687 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?
45-49% 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 Waterloo Elementary School?
254 students attend Waterloo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Waterloo Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waterloo Elementary School offer ?
Waterloo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterloo Elementary School part of?
Waterloo Elementary School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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