Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. J. Lewis Greenview 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 98% 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: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
A. J. Lewis Greenview 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 A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1084 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
90%
31%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School's ranking?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School often compared to?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arden Elementary School, J. P. Thomas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School?
353 students attend A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School offer ?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School part of?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School located?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School is located in the Greenview neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 2 other public schools located in Greenview.
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