Carolina Elementary School vs. Thornwell School For The Arts
Should you attend Carolina Elementary School or Thornwell School For The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carolina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Thornwell School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 228 students in grades 1-5, Carolina Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 181 students in grades 1-5, Thornwell School For The Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
228 students
181 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1010 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
41
39
Grade 2 Students
55
28
Grade 3 Students
55
30
Grade 4 Students
41
38
Grade 5 Students
36
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
24%
68%
% White
63%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
14%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
