Bethune-bowman Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethune-bowman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bethune-bowman Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bethune-bowman Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
82%
32%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethune-bowman Elementary School often compared to?
Bethune-bowman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookdale Elementary School, Lockett Elementary School, Dover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bethune-bowman Elementary School?
292 students attend Bethune-bowman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bethune-bowman Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune-bowman Elementary School?
Bethune-bowman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune-bowman Elementary School offer ?
Bethune-bowman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethune-bowman Elementary School part of?
Bethune-bowman Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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