Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baron Dekalb Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Baron Dekalb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
21%
32%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baron Dekalb Elementary School's ranking?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Baron Dekalb Elementary School?
188 students attend Baron Dekalb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Baron Dekalb Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baron Dekalb Elementary School?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baron Dekalb Elementary School offer ?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baron Dekalb Elementary School part of?
Baron Dekalb Elementary School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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