Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rafting Creek 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Rafting Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Rafting Creek Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
Rafting Creek 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 Rafting Creek Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#987 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
83%
31%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Rafting Creek Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Rafting Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Rafting Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherryvale Elementary School, Oakland Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rafting Creek Elementary School?
134 students attend Rafting Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rafting Creek Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafting Creek Elementary School?
Rafting Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rafting Creek Elementary School offer ?
Rafting Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rafting Creek Elementary School part of?
Rafting Creek Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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