Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eagle Nest 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Nest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eagle Nest Elementary School's student population of 680 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Nest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Nest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
37%
31%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Nest Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Eagle Nest Elementary School often compared to?
Eagle Nest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School, Fort Dorchester 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 41% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School?
680 students attend Eagle Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Eagle Nest Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Nest Elementary School?
Eagle Nest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Nest Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Nest Elementary School part of?
Eagle Nest Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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