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Westminster Elementary School

206 Hamilton Street
Westminster, SC 29693
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westminster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Westminster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westminster Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westminster 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 Westminster Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#591 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westminster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westminster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westminster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Westminster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westminster Elementary School's ranking?
Westminster Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Westminster Elementary School often compared to?
Westminster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Westminster Elementary School?
377 students attend Westminster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westminster Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westminster Elementary School?
Westminster Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westminster Elementary School offer ?
Westminster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westminster Elementary School part of?
Westminster Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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