Denmark-olar Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denmark-olar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denmark-olar Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denmark-olar Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
94%
31%
White
1%
46%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
25.2%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Denmark-olar Elementary School often compared to?
Denmark-olar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Carroll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Denmark-olar Elementary School?
232 students attend Denmark-olar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Denmark-olar Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denmark-olar Elementary School?
Denmark-olar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denmark-olar Elementary School offer ?
Denmark-olar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denmark-olar Elementary School part of?
Denmark-olar Elementary School is part of Bamberg 03 School District.
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