Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West End Elementary School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
West End Elementary School's student population of 643 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
West End Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West End Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#558 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
11%
31%
White
58%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West End Elementary School's ranking?
West End Elementary School is ranked #558 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are West End Elementary School often compared to?
West End Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Acres Elementary School, East End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend West End Elementary School?
643 students attend West End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West End Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does West End Elementary School offer ?
West End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West End Elementary School part of?
West End Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Good school if you are from the area. Otherwise, you are an unwelcome outsider. Their claim to an open-door policy is lip-service. Parental involvement is implicitly discouraged via their thinly-veiled animosity towards them. The small handful of truly kind and welcoming teachers serve as stark contrast to the norm. If you are an outsider, you (and unfortunately your children) will pay for encroaching on their territory.
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has excelled at West End. The teachers are great, and they are always available to help. The principal is very focused and expects only the best for the staff. Because of my daughter's fantastic teachers, she scored in the 96 percentile on the aptitude test which qualifies her participate in the GT program. We love West End Elementary!
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