Thornwell School For The Arts vs. Carolina Elementary School
Should you attend Thornwell School For The Arts or Carolina 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
Thornwell School For The Arts 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
Carolina Elementary School 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 192 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 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 213 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
192 students
213 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#413 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40-49%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 1 Students
51
38
Grade 2 Students
41
37
Grade 3 Students
31
50
Grade 4 Students
35
46
Grade 5 Students
34
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%


% Hispanic
7%
5%


% Black
67%
24%


% White
16%
65%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%


Diversity Score
0.52
0.52


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

