Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry 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 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry's student population of 453 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Doing Whatever it Takes to Meet the Needs of Each Child!
School Rankings
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry is 0.66, 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
#440 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
49%
31%
White
29%
46%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry's ranking?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry is ranked #440 out of 1,118 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry?
453 students attend Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry offer ?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry part of?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry is part of York 03 School District.
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