New Providence Elementary

Summary:

New Providence Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Lexington, South Carolina, serving 803 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance, support for diverse student subgroups, and a relatively affluent student population.

New Providence Elementary's students consistently outperform the state and Lexington 01 district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, over 70% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient or better in these subjects, compared to the state averages of around 50%. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 17th out of 565 South Carolina elementary schools for female students and 3rd out of 151 for students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools in the Lexington 01 district, such as Meadow Glen Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, and White Knoll Elementary, New Providence Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic assessments. The school's high per-student spending of $11,716 in the 2022-2023 school year may contribute to its strong performance and the resources available to support its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1118 Old Cherokee Road
       Lexington, SC  29072


(803) 821-3300

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,716 Help


Students who attend New Providence Elementary usually attend:

High:    River Bluff High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  803

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Asian:
9.5%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Providence Elementary ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.06. (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 New Providence Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lexington 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Providence Elementary is $11,716. 13 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Providence Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Providence Elementary 30th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See New Providence Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Providence Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 92.13 13th 589 97.8%
2011 91.73 13th 597 97.8%
2012 87.77 28th 594 95.3%
2013 89.07 20th 599 96.7%
2014 90.54 16th 630 97.5%
2015 92.09 25th 638 96.1%
2016 95.14 9th 619 98.5%
2017 92.63 31st 639 95.1%
2018 95.64 17th 624 97.3%
2019 94.61 18th 643 97.2%
2021 89.92 59th 622 90.5%
2022 93.25 42nd 625 93.3%
2023 94.17 28th 644 95.7%
2024 93.06 30th 638 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.19 10th 588 98.3%
2019 92.75 17th 600 97.2%
2021 69.83 155th 580 73.3%
2022 83.60 68th 600 88.7%
2023 88.78 35th 608 94.2%
2024 83.70 69th 599 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.18 3rd 570 99.5%
2019 94.25 11th 588 98.1%
2021 88.59 52nd 554 90.6%
2022 93.56 27th 573 95.3%
2023 92.39 30th 580 94.8%
2024 93.68 17th 565 97.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.65 3rd 151 98.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.90 49th 147 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.37 34th 571 94.0%
2019 93.26 26th 590 95.6%
2021 88.44 54th 561 90.4%
2022 91.01 44th 579 92.4%
2023 93.66 27th 582 95.4%
2024 89.92 45th 568 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at New Providence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.29 30th 457 93.4%
2019 87.07 43rd 472 90.9%
2021 78.60 79th 439 82.0%
2022 84.85 53rd 455 88.4%
2023 85.68 46th 463 90.1%
2024 82.33 55th 441 87.5%
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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.

New Providence Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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Enrollment information for New Providence Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 420 29 19 4 2 n/a n/a 1 475
2010 475 37 20 5 4 n/a n/a 1 542
2011 519 46 11 13 0 0 12 0 601
2012 497 46 5 14 0 0 14 0 576
2013 491 56 9 11 0 0 17 0 584
2014 490 55 5 16 0 0 13 0 579
2015 497 51 8 24 1 0 15 0 596
2016 469 40 10 16 1 0 15 0 551
2017 462 41 12 23 1 1 13 0 553
2018 528 48 23 27 3 1 9 0 639
2019 531 56 36 28 3 1 13 0 668
2020 551 43 40 25 3 1 19 0 682
2021 538 50 44 28 2 3 25 0 690
2022 583 55 52 35 2 2 34 0 763
2023 602 60 76 33 1 0 31 0 803

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 New Providence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 475 n/a n/a 7.4
2010 542 35.0 15.4 10
2011 601 36.3 16.5 13.6
2012 576 38.0 15.1 15.8
2013 584 37.0 15.7 18
2014 579 37.0 15.6 16.2
2015 596 36.0 16.5 18.5
2016 551 39.0 14.1 16.2
2017 553 37.0 14.9 12.3
2018 639 42.0 15.2 13
2019 668 44.0 15.1 13.2
2020 682 45.0 15.1 12
2021 690 43.0 16.0 11.7
2022 763 50.0 15.2 7.5
2023 803 55.8 14.3 12.7

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 New Providence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 475 n/a n/a 7.4
2010 542 35.0 15.4 10
2011 601 36.3 16.5 13.6
2012 576 38.0 15.1 15.8
2013 584 37.0 15.7 18
2014 579 37.0 15.6 16.2
2015 596 36.0 16.5 18.5
2016 551 39.0 14.1 16.2
2017 553 37.0 14.9 12.3
2018 639 42.0 15.2 13
2019 668 44.0 15.1 13.2
2020 682 45.0 15.1 12
2021 690 43.0 16.0 11.7
2022 763 50.0 15.2 7.5
2023 803 55.8 14.3 12.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Providence 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 $330 (3.3%) $222 (2.2%) $552 (5.5%) $8,479 (84.1%) $1,048 (10.4%) $9,527 (94.5%) $10,079
2020 $339 (3.1%) $229 (2.1%) $568 (5.3%) $9,226 (85.7%) $978 (9.1%) $10,204 (94.7%) $10,771
2021 $348 (3.2%) $178 (1.6%) $525 (4.8%) $9,424 (86.2%) $990 (9.1%) $10,413 (95.2%) $10,939
2022 $541 (4.8%) $391 (3.5%) $932 (8.3%) $9,246 (82.6%) $1,019 (9.1%) $10,265 (91.7%) $11,197
2023 $675 (5.8%) $507 (4.3%) $1,181 (10.1%) $9,576 (81.7%) $959 (8.2%) $10,535 (89.9%) $11,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Providence Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 28th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Providence Elementary)7875.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)60.159.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Providence Elementary)84.179.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)68.258.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (New Providence Elementary)7980.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Lexington 01)5847.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Providence Elementary)76.688.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)57.161.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Providence Elementary)78.378.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)57.652.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Providence Elementary)74.576
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)50.860
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Providence Elementary)73.672.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)55.149.9
 5.2%
   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 Students668803
 20.2%
African American5660
 7.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3676
 111.1%
Hispanic2833
 17.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White531602
 13.4%
Two or More Races1331
 138.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.2%12.7%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Providence Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended New Providence Elementary.

Students who attend New Providence Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : River Bluff High

Yes! New Providence Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at New Providence Elementary are 75% White, 9% Asian, 7% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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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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