Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Grove Elementary School 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 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Pine Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Pine Grove Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Pine Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
79%
31%
White
5%
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
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Pine Grove Elementary School is ranked #1083 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary School?
541 students attend Pine Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pine Grove Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove Elementary School?
Pine Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pine Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove Elementary School part of?
Pine Grove Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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