Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Summary:

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is a public elementary school in Wagener, South Carolina, serving 472 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Aiken 01 school district.

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.46% White, 41.74% African American, 3.39% Hispanic, and 6.99% two or more races. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of South Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly true for African American and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, who perform in the bottom 10-20% of the state. The school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate suggests it may be facing resource challenges that impact its ability to support student learning.

While Cyril B. Busbee Elementary shares some similarities with nearby schools, such as Deerfield Elementary and Carolina Springs Elementary, its academic performance is consistently lower. This raises questions about the unique factors contributing to the school's struggles, which may present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes, particularly in addressing the equity gaps within the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20 A.L. Corbett Circle
       Wagener, SC  29164


(803) 564-1000

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
525th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.5%
African American:
41.7%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 19th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cyril B. Busbee Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Aiken 01 School District.  (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cyril B. Busbee Elementary 525th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cyril B. Busbee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Aiken 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken 01 39th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.25 408th 643 36.5%
2021 22.33 481st 622 22.7%
2022 11.66 567th 625 9.3%
2023 21.34 521st 644 19.1%
2024 19.77 525th 638 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.92 371st 600 38.2%
2021 27.48 437th 580 24.7%
2022 11.55 563rd 600 6.2%
2023 20.07 515th 608 15.3%
2024 18.14 519th 599 13.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.38 430th 588 26.9%
2021 26.11 414th 554 25.3%
2022 13.68 503rd 573 12.2%
2023 27.91 428th 580 26.2%
2024 26.54 427th 565 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.96 357th 590 39.5%
2021 17.29 462nd 561 17.6%
2022 9.46 542nd 579 6.4%
2023 16.07 503rd 582 13.6%
2024 12.91 507th 568 10.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.87 241st 421 42.8%
2021 26.47 282nd 350 19.4%
2022 11.14 387th 393 1.5%
2023 10.14 390th 394 1.0%
2024 20.18 337th 369 8.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.02 363rd 472 23.1%
2021 12.55 403rd 439 8.2%
2022 7.93 435th 455 4.4%
2023 13.26 417th 463 9.9%
2024 17.26 391st 441 11.3%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 214 218 0 11 1 0 30 0 474
2020 208 218 0 10 2 0 27 0 465
2021 209 192 0 18 2 0 29 1 451
2022 232 192 0 21 1 0 31 0 477
2023 224 197 0 16 2 0 33 0 472

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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 474 33.5 14.1 100
2020 465 34.0 13.6 100
2021 451 28.8 15.6 100
2022 477 33.6 14.1 100
2023 472 35.6 13.2 100

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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 474 33.5 14.1 100
2020 465 34.0 13.6 100
2021 451 28.8 15.6 100
2022 477 33.6 14.1 100
2023 472 35.6 13.2 100

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 521st of 644 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)40.943.1
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)5151.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)45.458.5
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)54.348.5
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)4724.4
 22.6%
   4th Grade Science (Aiken 01)54.842.8
 12%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)34.932.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)46.853.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)51.624.3
 27.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)46.540.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)33.327.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)39.249.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)28.917.8
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)45.336.1
 9.2%
   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 Students474472
 0.4%
African American218197
 9.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White214224
 4.7%
Two or More Races3033
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.7% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Cyril B. Busbee Elementary.

Students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary are 47% White, 42% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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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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