Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitmire Community School Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 26% 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: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitmire Community Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Whitmire, SC, covering an area of approximately 97.5 square miles. Most families are within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 13 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitmire Community School Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Whitmire Community School 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 Whitmire Community School Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#449 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
74%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitmire Community School Elementary School's ranking?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Whitmire Community School Elementary School?
250 students attend Whitmire Community School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whitmire Community School Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitmire Community School Elementary School?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitmire Community School Elementary School offer ?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitmire Community School Elementary School part of?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School is part of Newberry 01 School District.
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