Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Augusta Circle Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Augusta Circle Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#22 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
6%
31%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 Augusta Circle Elementary School's ranking?
Augusta Circle Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Augusta Circle Elementary School often compared to?
Augusta Circle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythe Academy, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Augusta Circle Elementary School?
576 students attend Augusta Circle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Augusta Circle Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Augusta Circle Elementary School?
Augusta Circle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Augusta Circle Elementary School offer ?
Augusta Circle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Augusta Circle Elementary School part of?
Augusta Circle Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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