Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Cedar Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Cedar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Cedar Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar 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
#309 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
42%
13%
Black
9%
31%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Cedar Elementary School's ranking?
Red Cedar Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Red Cedar Elementary School often compared to?
Red Cedar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Elementary School, River Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Red Cedar Elementary School?
601 students attend Red Cedar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Red Cedar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Cedar Elementary School?
Red Cedar Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Cedar Elementary School offer ?
Red Cedar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Cedar Elementary School part of?
Red Cedar Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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