Richard Carroll Elementary School serves 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Carroll Elementary School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard Carroll Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
46%
31%
White
44%
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
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richard Carroll Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Carroll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denmark-olar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richard Carroll Elementary School?
647 students attend Richard Carroll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Richard Carroll Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Carroll Elementary School?
Richard Carroll Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Carroll Elementary School offer ?
Richard Carroll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Carroll Elementary School part of?
Richard Carroll Elementary School is part of Bamberg 03 School District.
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