Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. R. Lewis 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)n/a
34%
White
(15-16)97%
52%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
How many students attend A. R. Lewis Elementary School?
208 students attend A. R. Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of A. R. Lewis Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. R. Lewis Elementary School?
A. R. Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. R. Lewis Elementary School offer ?
A. R. Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A. R. Lewis Elementary School part of?
A. R. Lewis Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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