Hickory Tavern Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)81%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)88%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
6%
31%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary School?
435 students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hickory Tavern Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Tavern Elementary School?
Hickory Tavern Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Tavern Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Tavern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickory Tavern Elementary School part of?
Hickory Tavern Elementary School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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