Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform's student population of 149 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
On the road to EXCELLENCE!
School Rankings
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform is 0.26, 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
#853 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
86%
31%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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)
1%
5%
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 Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform's ranking?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform is ranked #853 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform?
149 students attend Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform offer ?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform part of?
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform is part of Georgetown 01 School District.
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