Thornwell School For The Arts vs. Carolina Elementary School
Should you attend Thornwell School For The Arts or Carolina Elementary School? 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
Thornwell School For The Arts 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
Carolina 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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
188 students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#384 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
37
38
Grade 2 Students
43
44
Grade 3 Students
45
38
Grade 4 Students
30
47
Grade 5 Students
33
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
65%
21%
% White
15%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%