Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heath Springs 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heath Springs Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heath Springs 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 Heath Springs Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#740 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
68%
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
67%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heath Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Heath Springs Elementary School is ranked #740 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Heath Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Heath Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kershaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Heath Springs Elementary School?
348 students attend Heath Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heath Springs Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heath Springs Elementary School?
Heath Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heath Springs Elementary School offer ?
Heath Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heath Springs Elementary School part of?
Heath Springs Elementary School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
School Reviews
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