Overbrook Child Development Center serves 652 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overbrook Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Overbrook Child Development Center's student population of 652 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Overbrook Child Development Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
30%
13%
Black
29%
31%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Overbrook Child Development Center?
652 students attend Overbrook Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Overbrook Child Development Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overbrook Child Development Center?
Overbrook Child Development Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overbrook Child Development Center offer ?
Overbrook Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Overbrook Child Development Center part of?
Overbrook Child Development Center is part of Greenville 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Overbrook Child Development Center located?
Overbrook Child Development Center is located in the Arcadia Hills neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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