Clay Hill Elementary

Summary:

Clay Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgeville, South Carolina, serving 164 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dorchester 04 school district, which is ranked 64 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay Hill Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (45.73%) and Hispanic (7.32%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.6% of 3rd graders and 42.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in both subjects, compared to the district and state averages. Clay Hill Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking of 488 out of 638 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as William M. Reeves Elementary, Clay Hill Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures. In 2023-2024, William M. Reeves Elementary had 78.2% of 3rd graders and 73% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to Clay Hill's 34.6% and 42.3%, respectively. The combination of a diverse student population, low socioeconomic status, and lower academic performance suggests that Clay Hill Elementary may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 387 South Railroad Avenue
       Ridgeville, SC  29472


(843) 851-7386

District: Dorchester 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
488th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,998 Help


Students who attend Clay Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
High:    Woodland High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.7%
White:
37.2%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clay Hill Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dorchester 04 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Clay Hill Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dorchester 04 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (45.7%), White (37.2%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dorchester 04 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay Hill Elementary is 13.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dorchester 04 School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay Hill Elementary is $21,998. 1 elementary schools in the Dorchester 04 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clay Hill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dorchester 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 04 64th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clay Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.86 333rd 638 47.8%
2016 49.37 319th 619 48.5%
2017 49.59 318th 639 50.2%
2018 57.23 257th 624 58.8%
2019 46.80 347th 643 46.0%
2021 27.85 443rd 622 28.8%
2022 34.30 415th 625 33.6%
2023 18.06 541st 644 16.0%
2024 24.05 488th 638 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 184th 588 68.7%
2019 76.78 100th 600 83.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Clay Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.03 236th 590 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clay Hill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 39 87 0 17 12 1 14 0 170
2014 55 70 0 17 11 0 13 0 166
2015 52 80 0 14 12 3 10 0 171
2016 44 71 0 17 12 1 9 0 154
2017 48 74 0 12 11 1 7 1 154
2018 51 75 0 12 11 2 10 0 161
2019 50 79 0 11 9 5 7 0 161
2020 51 75 0 12 8 6 8 0 160
2021 41 71 0 18 7 1 8 1 147
2022 49 71 0 16 7 0 6 0 149
2023 61 75 1 12 5 0 10 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clay Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 170 12.0 14.1 82.9
2014 166 14.0 11.8 83.1
2015 171 14.0 12.2 81.3
2016 154 14.0 11.0 77.3
2017 154 14.0 11.0 100
2018 161 13.0 12.3 100
2019 161 13.0 12.3 100
2020 160 13.0 12.3 100
2021 147 14.0 10.5 100
2022 149 13.0 11.4 100
2023 164 12.0 13.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clay Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 170 12.0 14.1 82.9
2014 166 14.0 11.8 83.1
2015 171 14.0 12.2 81.3
2016 154 14.0 11.0 77.3
2017 154 14.0 11.0 100
2018 161 13.0 12.3 100
2019 161 13.0 12.3 100
2020 160 13.0 12.3 100
2021 147 14.0 10.5 100
2022 149 13.0 11.4 100
2023 164 12.0 13.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay Hill Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,332 (8.1%) $1,167 (7.1%) $2,498 (15.1%) $11,897 (72.0%) $2,140 (12.9%) $14,037 (84.9%) $16,535
2020 $1,484 (8.4%) $1,017 (5.8%) $2,500 (14.2%) $12,807 (72.6%) $2,328 (13.2%) $15,135 (85.8%) $17,636
2021 $1,377 (7.7%) $964 (5.4%) $2,341 (13.1%) $13,576 (75.8%) $2,003 (11.2%) $15,579 (86.9%) $17,920
2023 $1,590 (7.2%) $4,300 (19.5%) $5,890 (26.8%) $13,845 (62.9%) $2,262 (10.3%) $16,108 (73.2%) $21,998

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 541st of 644 Elementary schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay Hill Elementary)3534.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)43.934.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay Hill Elementary)4530.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)60.536
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Hill Elementary)21.931.8
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)32.840.8
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay Hill Elementary)53.131.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)38.435.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students161164
 1.9%
African American7975
 5.1%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian01
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White5061
 22%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clay Hill Elementary

Students at Clay Hill Elementary are 46% African American, 37% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Clay Hill Elementary.

Clay Hill Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Clay Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
High : Woodland High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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