Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Knoll 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 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Knoll Elementary serves the northeast part of West Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living about 1.8 miles from the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Knoll Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
We Love, We Learn, We Lead
School Rankings
White Knoll 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 White Knoll Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#737 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
White Knoll Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are White Knoll Elementary School often compared to?
White Knoll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Bank Elementary School, Rocky Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend White Knoll Elementary School?
615 students attend White Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of White Knoll Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Knoll Elementary School?
White Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Knoll Elementary School offer ?
White Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Knoll Elementary School part of?
White Knoll Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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