Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Summary:

Whitmire Community School (Elementary) is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Whitmire, South Carolina. With a student population of 245, the school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the Newberry 01 school district and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments.

One of the key factors contributing to Whitmire Community School's success is its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 13.6 students per teacher over the past three years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools in the Union 01 and Newberry 01 districts, which have ratios between 11 and 15 students per teacher. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $18,342 in the 2022-2023 school year is the highest among the schools analyzed, suggesting a strong investment in resources to support student learning.

Despite the challenges of serving a student population where all students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Whitmire Community School has consistently maintained a strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 that are significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, making it a standout among the surrounding Monarch Elementary, Foster Park Elementary, and other nearby schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2597 SC Highway 66
       Whitmire, SC  29178


(803) 694-2320

District: Newberry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,342 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.1%
African American:
14.3%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitmire Community School (Elementary) ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Newberry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.19. (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 Whitmire Community School (Elementary) has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newberry 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitmire Community School (Elementary) is $18,342, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Newberry 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitmire Community School (Elementary):

SchoolDigger ranks Whitmire Community School (Elementary) 204th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Whitmire Community School (Elementary) in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Newberry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Newberry 01 32nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

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Rank History for all students at Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.41 364th 542 32.8%
2004 33.36 407th 550 26.0%
2005 32.26 419th 557 24.8%
2006 30.70 435th 559 22.2%
2007 27.62 462nd 566 18.4%
2008 34.26 429th 577 25.6%
2009 15.71 532nd 580 8.3%
2010 19.17 529th 589 10.2%
2011 26.43 487th 597 18.4%
2012 25.80 492nd 594 17.2%
2013 34.87 429th 599 28.4%
2014 41.62 404th 630 35.9%
2015 43.83 360th 638 43.6%
2016 50.21 311th 619 49.8%
2017 58.24 253rd 639 60.4%
2018 78.14 124th 624 80.1%
2019 61.00 245th 643 61.9%
2021 70.85 170th 622 72.7%
2022 62.42 224th 625 64.2%
2023 58.41 259th 644 59.8%
2024 67.19 204th 638 68.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.09 19th 588 96.8%
2019 70.39 159th 600 73.5%
2021 80.26 91st 580 84.3%
2022 69.24 162nd 600 73.0%
2023 51.60 280th 608 53.9%
2024 71.01 150th 599 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.25 329th 588 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.61 208th 590 64.7%
2021 83.39 81st 561 85.6%
2022 61.74 222nd 579 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.45 189th 457 58.6%
2019 49.95 252nd 472 46.6%
2021 62.29 161st 439 63.3%
2022 54.12 231st 455 49.2%
2023 40.53 294th 463 36.5%
2024 44.80 269th 441 39.0%
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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.

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 Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 115 44 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1996 115 44 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1997 229 74 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 208 103 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 195 98 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 201 97 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2001 198 79 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 230 97 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 230 97 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 183 67 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2005 195 65 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 183 69 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 193 70 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 184 71 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 198 68 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 181 55 2 1 0 n/a n/a 1 240
2011 170 50 1 5 0 0 8 0 234
2012 155 60 1 4 0 0 15 0 235
2013 161 47 0 3 0 0 14 0 225
2014 169 47 0 3 0 0 20 0 239
2015 158 44 0 1 2 0 20 0 225
2016 167 51 0 1 3 0 20 0 242
2017 169 52 0 1 3 0 20 0 245
2018 176 41 0 3 3 0 20 0 243
2019 177 37 0 3 2 0 18 0 237
2020 177 32 0 2 2 0 13 0 226
2021 175 39 0 7 1 0 18 0 240
2022 167 37 0 7 1 0 18 0 230
2023 184 35 0 6 0 0 20 0 245

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 Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 160 7.0 22.9 36.9
1996 160 7.0 22.9 36.9
1997 307 18.0 17.1 43
1998 315 19.0 16.6 53
1999 298 23.0 13.0 57
2000 302 21.0 14.4 58.3
2001 280 18.0 15.6 65.7
2002 329 22.0 15.0 66.6
2003 329 22.0 15.0 66.6
2004 251 18.0 13.9 66.1
2005 262 39.2 6.7 64.5
2006 256 29.0 8.8 66.8
2007 269 39.0 6.9 63.6
2008 258 26.0 9.9 67.4
2009 269 26.0 10.3 71.4
2010 240 23.0 10.4 72.8
2011 234 39.0 6.0 70.9
2012 235 23.0 10.2 72.3
2013 225 23.0 9.7 72.4
2014 239 23.0 10.3 67.4
2015 225 25.0 9.0 60.9
2016 242 24.0 10.0 66.1
2017 245 25.0 9.8 100
2018 243 26.0 9.3 100
2019 237 26.0 9.1 100
2020 226 27.5 8.2 100
2021 240 26.0 9.2 100
2022 230 29.0 7.9 100
2023 245 18.0 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 Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 160 7.0 22.9 36.9
1996 160 7.0 22.9 36.9
1997 307 18.0 17.1 43
1998 315 19.0 16.6 53
1999 298 23.0 13.0 57
2000 302 21.0 14.4 58.3
2001 280 18.0 15.6 65.7
2002 329 22.0 15.0 66.6
2003 329 22.0 15.0 66.6
2004 251 18.0 13.9 66.1
2005 262 39.2 6.7 64.5
2006 256 29.0 8.8 66.8
2007 269 39.0 6.9 63.6
2008 258 26.0 9.9 67.4
2009 269 26.0 10.3 71.4
2010 240 23.0 10.4 72.8
2011 234 39.0 6.0 70.9
2012 235 23.0 10.2 72.3
2013 225 23.0 9.7 72.4
2014 239 23.0 10.3 67.4
2015 225 25.0 9.0 60.9
2016 242 24.0 10.0 66.1
2017 245 25.0 9.8 100
2018 243 26.0 9.3 100
2019 237 26.0 9.1 100
2020 226 27.5 8.2 100
2021 240 26.0 9.2 100
2022 230 29.0 7.9 100
2023 245 18.0 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitmire Community School (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 $544 (4.9%) $608 (5.5%) $1,152 (10.3%) $8,328 (74.7%) $1,671 (15.0%) $9,999 (89.7%) $11,151
2020 $268 (2.4%) $169 (1.5%) $438 (3.9%) $8,752 (78.0%) $2,030 (18.1%) $10,782 (96.1%) $11,220
2021 $754 (4.9%) $246 (1.6%) $1,000 (6.5%) $10,647 (69.6%) $3,648 (23.9%) $14,295 (93.5%) $15,295
2022 $1,020 (6.1%) $1,423 (8.5%) $2,443 (14.5%) $12,381 (73.7%) $1,971 (11.7%) $14,352 (85.5%) $16,795
2023 $1,424 (7.8%) $1,058 (5.8%) $2,482 (13.5%) $13,862 (75.6%) $1,998 (10.9%) $15,860 (86.5%) $18,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 259th of 644 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))65.747.2
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newberry 01)39.439.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))71.972.2
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)48.744
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))77.548.6
 28.9%
   4th Grade Science (Newberry 01)50.334.9
 15.4%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))52.557.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry 01)44.842.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))5568.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)50.136
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))30.645.5
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry 01)31.949.6
 17.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitmire Community School (Elementary))16.736.4
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)42.638
 4.6%
   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 Students237245
 3.4%
African American3735
 5.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White177184
 4%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Whitmire Community School (Elementary) are 75% White, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Whitmire Community School (Elementary).

Whitmire Community School (Elementary) ranks 204th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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