Serving 939 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pritchardville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pritchardville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pritchardville Elementary School's student population of 939 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pritchardville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pritchardville Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
8%
31%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pritchardville Elementary School's ranking?
Pritchardville Elementary School is ranked #296 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pritchardville Elementary School often compared to?
Pritchardville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Ridge Academy, Bluffton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pritchardville Elementary School?
939 students attend Pritchardville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pritchardville Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pritchardville Elementary School?
Pritchardville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pritchardville Elementary School offer ?
Pritchardville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pritchardville Elementary School part of?
Pritchardville Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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