Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East End Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
East End Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East End Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East End Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#489 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
13%
31%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East End Elementary School's ranking?
East End Elementary School is ranked #489 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are East End Elementary School often compared to?
East End Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend East End Elementary School?
574 students attend East End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East End Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East End Elementary School?
East End Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East End Elementary School offer ?
East End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East End Elementary School part of?
East End Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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