Richard Carroll Primary serves 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
54%
31%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bamberg 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Richard Carroll Primary?
484 students attend Richard Carroll Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Richard Carroll Primary students are Black, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Carroll Primary?
Richard Carroll Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Carroll Primary offer ?
Richard Carroll Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Richard Carroll Primary part of?
Richard Carroll Primary is part of Bamberg 01 School District.
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