Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitmire Community School Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitmire Community School Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Whitmire Community School Elementary School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitmire Community School Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitmire Community School Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#432 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
15%
31%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
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 is Whitmire Community School Elementary School's ranking?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School is ranked #432 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Whitmire Community School Elementary School?
244 students attend Whitmire Community School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Whitmire Community School Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitmire Community School Elementary School?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitmire Community School Elementary School offer ?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitmire Community School Elementary School part of?
Whitmire Community School Elementary School is part of Newberry 01 School District.
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