Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greendale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greendale Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greendale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greendale Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
37%
31%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greendale Elementary School's ranking?
Greendale Elementary School is ranked #886 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greendale Elementary School often compared to?
Greendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chukker Creek Elementary School, East Aiken School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Greendale Elementary School?
297 students attend Greendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Greendale Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greendale Elementary School?
Greendale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greendale Elementary School offer ?
Greendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greendale Elementary School part of?
Greendale Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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