Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leaphart 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 69% 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: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leaphart 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
Leaphart Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leaphart 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 Leaphart Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#766 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
49%
31%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leaphart Elementary School's ranking?
Leaphart Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Leaphart Elementary School often compared to?
Leaphart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. E. Corley Elementary School, Dutch Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Leaphart Elementary School?
501 students attend Leaphart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Leaphart Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leaphart Elementary School?
Leaphart Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leaphart Elementary School offer ?
Leaphart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leaphart Elementary School part of?
Leaphart Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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