Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Summary:

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenwood, South Carolina, serving 448 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Greenwood 50 School District. While the district is ranked 22 out of 75 in the state with a 4-star rating, Eleanor S. Rice Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 66.29% African American, consistently lower academic performance compared to district and state averages, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the Greenwood 50 and South Carolina averages. Additionally, the school's ranking of 301 out of 638 elementary schools in the state places it in the bottom half. While the school's African American students perform better than the overall student body, they still lag behind their peers in the district and state. The school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate also indicates a high concentration of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hodges Elementary, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary, and Merrywood Elementary, Eleanor S. Rice Elementary consistently underperforms. However, the school's strengths, such as the better performance of its African American students, suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement with targeted interventions and support programs focused on addressing the specific needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1802 East Durst Avenue
       Greenwood, SC  29649


(864) 941-5660

District: Greenwood 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,043 Help


Students who attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brewer Middle
High:    Greenwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.3%
White:
20.5%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eleanor S. Rice Elementary ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.3%), White (20.5%), Hispanic (6.3%). (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 Greenwood 50 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is 11.2, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is $13,043. 5 elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eleanor S. Rice Elementary 301st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Eleanor S. Rice Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenwood 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood 50 22nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.59 218th 542 59.8%
2004 41.27 364th 550 33.8%
2005 38.48 385th 557 30.9%
2006 38.89 386th 559 30.9%
2007 35.41 418th 566 26.1%
2008 41.26 380th 577 34.1%
2009 32.21 434th 580 25.2%
2010 39.76 392nd 589 33.4%
2011 25.22 494th 597 17.3%
2012 34.47 439th 594 26.1%
2013 33.03 451st 599 24.7%
2014 38.50 424th 630 32.7%
2015 26.14 515th 638 19.3%
2016 25.80 491st 619 20.7%
2017 37.24 401st 639 37.2%
2018 31.21 436th 624 30.1%
2019 28.14 471st 643 26.7%
2021 27.09 447th 622 28.1%
2022 21.53 489th 625 21.8%
2023 23.50 502nd 644 22.0%
2024 51.26 301st 638 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 378th 588 35.7%
2019 35.86 415th 600 30.8%
2021 34.48 400th 580 31.0%
2022 29.54 437th 600 27.2%
2023 33.61 418th 608 31.3%
2024 63.80 207th 599 65.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.98 385th 570 32.5%
2019 31.03 433rd 588 26.4%
2021 24.56 425th 554 23.3%
2022 21.67 451st 573 21.3%
2023 25.80 444th 580 23.4%
2024 48.21 294th 565 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.00 431st 571 24.5%
2019 24.66 456th 590 22.7%
2021 27.56 414th 561 26.2%
2022 20.41 467th 579 19.3%
2023 21.05 473rd 582 18.7%
2024 42.71 331st 568 41.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 306th 412 25.7%
2019 45.65 237th 421 43.7%
2021 51.38 148th 350 57.7%
2022 36.74 253rd 393 35.6%
2023 40.46 239th 394 39.3%
2024 77.66 54th 369 85.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.44 311th 457 31.9%
2019 9.25 449th 472 4.9%
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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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Open Quote Rice is a wonderful school. The teachers are motivated and love our children. The leadership is dedicated to ensuring that our children are challenged and supported as they grow into responsible young people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 283 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1989 235 327 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 233 323 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1991 206 329 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 223 343 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 213 356 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 221 363 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 329 278 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 329 278 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 353 308 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 337 278 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 319 266 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 322 286 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 338 322 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 333 294 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 333 294 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 257 313 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 270 312 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 289 320 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 277 283 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 276 274 4 7 0 n/a n/a 5 566
2009 237 277 2 8 0 n/a n/a 3 527
2010 208 258 2 10 0 n/a n/a 2 480
2011 207 233 1 12 2 2 16 0 473
2012 177 214 3 9 1 2 14 0 420
2013 157 241 5 12 0 0 17 0 432
2014 180 265 7 30 0 0 15 0 497
2015 189 289 6 23 1 0 16 0 524
2016 191 318 7 20 5 0 19 0 560
2017 189 306 12 20 6 0 25 0 558
2018 165 326 6 21 4 3 24 0 549
2019 140 328 2 21 2 5 25 0 523
2020 144 340 2 23 3 6 28 0 546
2021 124 313 4 21 2 1 24 0 489
2022 117 313 4 20 1 1 22 0 478
2023 92 297 4 28 1 3 23 0 448

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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 33.1 16.1 n/a
1989 565 35.9 15.7 n/a
1990 561 35.4 15.8 n/a
1991 540 32.5 16.6 40.6
1992 570 34.6 16.4 49.6
1993 571 36.5 15.6 55.2
1994 586 36.1 16.2 52.4
1995 612 42.5 14.4 45.9
1996 612 42.5 14.4 45.9
1997 662 38.5 17.2 43.1
1998 621 37.5 16.6 40.7
1999 590 38.5 15.3 49.7
2000 612 41.5 14.7 48.5
2001 666 41.5 16.0 50.8
2002 636 44.5 14.3 51.9
2003 636 44.5 14.3 51.9
2004 579 41.0 14.1 53
2005 590 41.0 14.4 58.1
2006 622 43.8 14.2 59.2
2007 573 63.6 9.0 64.2
2008 566 41.0 13.8 60.2
2009 527 39.0 13.5 66.8
2010 480 34.0 14.1 72.8
2011 473 30.0 15.7 74.8
2012 420 27.0 15.5 78.6
2013 432 26.7 16.1 81.9
2014 497 29.2 17.0 83.7
2015 524 32.0 16.3 81.1
2016 560 36.0 15.5 100
2017 558 38.8 14.3 100
2018 549 36.8 14.9 100
2019 523 37.8 13.8 100
2020 546 42.4 12.8 100
2021 489 35.8 13.6 100
2022 478 42.5 11.2 100
2023 448 39.9 11.2 100

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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 33.1 16.1 n/a
1989 565 35.9 15.7 n/a
1990 561 35.4 15.8 n/a
1991 540 32.5 16.6 40.6
1992 570 34.6 16.4 49.6
1993 571 36.5 15.6 55.2
1994 586 36.1 16.2 52.4
1995 612 42.5 14.4 45.9
1996 612 42.5 14.4 45.9
1997 662 38.5 17.2 43.1
1998 621 37.5 16.6 40.7
1999 590 38.5 15.3 49.7
2000 612 41.5 14.7 48.5
2001 666 41.5 16.0 50.8
2002 636 44.5 14.3 51.9
2003 636 44.5 14.3 51.9
2004 579 41.0 14.1 53
2005 590 41.0 14.4 58.1
2006 622 43.8 14.2 59.2
2007 573 63.6 9.0 64.2
2008 566 41.0 13.8 60.2
2009 527 39.0 13.5 66.8
2010 480 34.0 14.1 72.8
2011 473 30.0 15.7 74.8
2012 420 27.0 15.5 78.6
2013 432 26.7 16.1 81.9
2014 497 29.2 17.0 83.7
2015 524 32.0 16.3 81.1
2016 560 36.0 15.5 100
2017 558 38.8 14.3 100
2018 549 36.8 14.9 100
2019 523 37.8 13.8 100
2020 546 42.4 12.8 100
2021 489 35.8 13.6 100
2022 478 42.5 11.2 100
2023 448 39.9 11.2 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eleanor S. Rice 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 $1,139 (12.2%) $523 (5.6%) $1,662 (17.8%) $6,464 (69.4%) $1,187 (12.7%) $7,651 (82.2%) $9,313
2020 $1,309 (12.2%) $512 (4.8%) $1,820 (17.0%) $7,417 (69.2%) $1,475 (13.8%) $8,893 (83.0%) $10,713
2021 $1,462 (13.9%) $563 (5.3%) $2,026 (19.2%) $7,243 (68.7%) $1,268 (12.0%) $8,511 (80.8%) $10,536
2022 $1,413 (11.2%) $1,679 (13.3%) $3,092 (24.5%) $8,306 (65.7%) $1,244 (9.8%) $9,550 (75.5%) $12,642
2023 $2,116 (16.2%) $1,359 (10.4%) $3,475 (26.6%) $8,293 (63.6%) $1,275 (9.8%) $9,568 (73.4%) $13,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 471st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 502nd of 644 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)38.244.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)39.852.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)48.352.3
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)46.953.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)30.219
 11.2%
   4th Grade Science (Greenwood 50)41.945.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)29.138
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)41.255
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)15.120.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)32.945.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)24.440
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)30.551.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eleanor S. Rice Elementary)45.227.1
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)35.942.6
 6.7%
   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 Students523448
 14.3%
African American328297
 9.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White14092
 34.3%
Two or More Races2523
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Students who attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brewer Middle
High : Greenwood High

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Eleanor S. Rice Elementary.

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary ranks 301st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary are 66% African American, 21% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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