Gordon Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
Should you attend Gordon Elementary School or East Elementary School? 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
Gordon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades 4-5, Gordon 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 53% (majority Black).
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, East 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 25-29% (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 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-5
PK-3
Total Students
444 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#924 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
42
Kindergarten Students
-
96
Grade 1 Students
-
99
Grade 2 Students
-
106
Grade 3 Students
-
90
Grade 4 Students
186
-
Grade 5 Students
258
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
62%
49%
% White
20%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
