Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethune 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 40-49% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower 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
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
30%
31%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Bethune Elementary School?
115 students attend Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bethune Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Elementary School?
Bethune Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethune Elementary School part of?
Bethune Elementary School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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