Serving 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wateree 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 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Wateree Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wateree Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Wateree Elementary School?
705 students attend Wateree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wateree Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wateree Elementary School?
Wateree Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wateree Elementary School offer ?
Wateree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wateree Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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