Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broad River 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broad River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Broad River Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Broad River 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 Broad River Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
39%
31%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broad River Elementary School's ranking?
Broad River Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Broad River Elementary School often compared to?
Broad River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Smalls Leadership Academy, Coosa Elementary School, Mossy Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Broad River Elementary School?
460 students attend Broad River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Broad River Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broad River Elementary School?
Broad River Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Broad River Elementary School offer ?
Broad River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Broad River Elementary School part of?
Broad River Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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