Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belleview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
56%
31%
White
19%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Belleview Elementary School?
421 students attend Belleview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Belleview Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belleview Elementary School?
Belleview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belleview Elementary School offer ?
Belleview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleview Elementary School part of?
Belleview Elementary School is part of York 03 School District.
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