Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catawba Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catawba Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Catawba Trail Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catawba Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catawba Trail Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
37%
32%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Catawba Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Catawba Trail Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Catawba Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Catawba Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookman Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Catawba Trail Elementary School?
577 students attend Catawba Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Catawba Trail Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catawba Trail Elementary School?
Catawba Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catawba Trail Elementary School offer ?
Catawba Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Catawba Trail Elementary School part of?
Catawba Trail Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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