Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kinard 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 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kinard Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kinard 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 Kinard Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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
#559 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
23%
31%
White
58%
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
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinard Elementary School's ranking?
Kinard Elementary School is ranked #559 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kinard Elementary School often compared to?
Kinard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kinard Elementary School?
450 students attend Kinard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kinard Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinard Elementary School?
Kinard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kinard Elementary School offer ?
Kinard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinard Elementary School part of?
Kinard Elementary School is part of York 02 School District.
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