Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Royal 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 192 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Port Royal 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 Port Royal Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Port Royal Elementary School?
192 students attend Port Royal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Port Royal Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Royal Elementary School?
Port Royal Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Royal Elementary School offer ?
Port Royal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Royal Elementary School part of?
I know you all are doing a great work here. Stopped by last year and talked to a couple teachers on the playground and told them that I had attended your school during the 1955-56 school year. Was in S.C. For a USMC reunion. They told me welcome back. It was very emotional for me. Great memories.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 192 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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