Alfred Rush Academy (Closed 2020)

Alfred Rush Academy serves 59 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
59 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
71%
31%
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White
20%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alfred Rush Academy?
59 students attend Alfred Rush Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alfred Rush Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred Rush Academy?
Alfred Rush Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alfred Rush Academy offer ?
Alfred Rush Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Alfred Rush Academy part of?
Alfred Rush Academy is part of Florence 01 School District.

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