Serving 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pontiac Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontiac Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pontiac Elementary School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pontiac 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 Pontiac Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#584 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
55%
31%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac Elementary School's ranking?
Pontiac Elementary School is ranked #584 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pontiac Elementary School often compared to?
Pontiac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookman Road Elementary School, Catawba Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% 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 Pontiac Elementary School?
724 students attend Pontiac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pontiac Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Elementary School?
Pontiac Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pontiac Elementary School offer ?
Pontiac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pontiac Elementary School part of?
Pontiac Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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