Carolina Elementary School vs. Thornwell School For The Arts
Should you attend Carolina Elementary School or Thornwell School For The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carolina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Thornwell School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 212 students in grades 1-5, Carolina 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 188 students in grades 1-5, Thornwell School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
212 students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1006 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
38
37
Grade 2 Students
44
43
Grade 3 Students
38
45
Grade 4 Students
47
30
Grade 5 Students
45
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
21%
65%
% White
61%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
15%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%