Townville Elementary School

105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Townville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Townville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Townville Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Townville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townville Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#218 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Townville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Townville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Townville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Townville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Townville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Townville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Townville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Townville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Townville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Townville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Townville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Townville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Townville Elementary School's ranking?
Townville Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Townville Elementary School often compared to?
Townville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School, North Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Townville Elementary School?
281 students attend Townville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Townville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townville Elementary School?
Townville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Townville Elementary School offer ?
Townville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Townville Elementary School part of?
Townville Elementary School is part of Anderson 04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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