Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Keels 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 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Keels Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph Keels Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Keels 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 Joseph Keels Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
83%
31%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Keels Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Keels Elementary School is ranked #724 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Joseph Keels Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Keels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Joseph Keels Elementary School?
478 students attend Joseph Keels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joseph Keels Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Keels Elementary School?
Joseph Keels Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph Keels Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Keels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Keels Elementary School part of?
Joseph Keels Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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