Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Summary:

Pomaria-Garmany Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Pomaria, South Carolina, part of the Newberry 01 school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

What sets Pomaria-Garmany Elementary apart is its diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution of White (52.58%), African American (21.58%), and Hispanic (20.67%) students. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's per-student spending rate of $15,665 is higher than the state and district averages. This suggests that the school is effectively leveraging its resources to support the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ballentine Elementary, Lake Murray Elementary, and Boundary St. Elementary, Pomaria-Garmany Elementary stands out for its higher academic performance, greater racial diversity, and more efficient use of resources. This makes it a model for other schools in the Newberry 01 district and the state of South Carolina.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7288 US Highway 176
       Pomaria, SC  29126


(803) 321-2651

District: Newberry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,665 Help


Students who attend Pomaria-Garmany Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mid-Carolina Middle
High:    Mid-Carolina High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
21.6%
Hispanic:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pomaria-Garmany Elementary ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first 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 74.53. (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 Pomaria-Garmany Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newberry 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary is $15,665, which is the 4th highest among 7 elementary schools in the Newberry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pomaria-Garmany Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomaria-Garmany Elementary 154th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pomaria-Garmany Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Newberry 01:

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


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Rank History for Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.06 227th 542 58.1%
2004 55.39 266th 550 51.6%
2005 63.52 221st 557 60.3%
2006 46.43 336th 559 39.9%
2007 43.44 368th 566 35.0%
2008 51.97 312th 577 45.9%
2009 48.97 319th 580 45.0%
2010 54.35 288th 589 51.1%
2011 59.67 254th 597 57.5%
2012 70.85 162nd 594 72.7%
2013 74.16 136th 599 77.3%
2014 60.15 260th 630 58.7%
2015 56.56 251st 638 60.7%
2016 56.27 261st 619 57.8%
2017 63.86 210th 639 67.1%
2018 64.51 207th 624 66.8%
2019 59.11 261st 643 59.4%
2021 44.97 339th 622 45.5%
2022 67.93 190th 625 69.6%
2023 77.42 134th 644 79.2%
2024 74.53 154th 638 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.12 190th 588 67.7%
2019 55.92 274th 600 54.3%
2021 44.23 331st 580 42.9%
2022 65.38 188th 600 68.7%
2023 70.36 156th 608 74.3%
2024 74.21 127th 599 78.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 202nd 570 64.6%
2019 48.53 315th 588 46.4%
2022 59.89 222nd 573 61.3%
2023 79.87 102nd 580 82.4%
2024 71.15 157th 565 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.60 214th 571 62.5%
2019 64.12 214th 590 63.7%
2021 46.80 300th 561 46.5%
2022 65.82 194th 579 66.5%
2023 76.29 121st 582 79.2%
2024 73.08 143rd 568 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.60 242nd 457 47.0%
2019 61.75 187th 472 60.4%
2022 74.04 106th 455 76.7%
2023 81.88 65th 463 86.0%
2024 67.09 148th 441 66.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 93 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1989 84 75 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1990 82 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1991 90 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1992 87 50 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 125 67 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1994 124 64 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 163 84 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 163 84 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 178 101 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 150 118 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 173 135 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 178 123 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 174 119 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2002 183 110 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 183 110 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 179 108 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 181 114 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 189 107 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 215 106 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 225 92 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2009 237 85 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 215 101 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 212 93 0 82 1 0 5 0 393
2012 204 89 0 82 0 0 4 0 379
2013 180 97 2 79 0 0 5 0 363
2014 176 82 2 78 0 0 7 0 345
2015 165 82 2 81 0 0 6 0 336
2016 184 94 2 84 0 0 6 0 370
2017 172 100 2 71 1 0 4 0 350
2018 171 89 0 65 1 0 6 0 332
2019 170 99 1 63 3 0 11 0 347
2020 193 91 0 60 0 0 14 0 358
2021 164 78 0 66 0 0 15 0 323
2022 170 78 0 71 0 0 17 0 336
2023 173 71 0 68 0 0 17 0 329

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 Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 8.2 19.5 n/a
1989 159 8.4 18.9 n/a
1990 156 9.2 16.9 n/a
1991 146 8.7 16.7 19.9
1992 137 8.3 16.5 31.4
1993 193 13.0 14.8 26.9
1994 189 7.0 27.0 28
1995 248 14.0 17.7 30.2
1996 248 14.0 17.7 30.2
1997 280 15.0 18.7 42.1
1998 272 16.0 17.0 42.3
1999 311 18.0 17.3 52.7
2000 321 22.0 14.6 50.2
2001 327 22.0 14.9 56.3
2002 347 25.0 13.9 54.2
2003 347 25.0 13.9 54.2
2004 347 25.0 13.9 55
2005 372 29.1 12.8 59.4
2006 381 30.0 12.7 60.4
2007 406 42.0 9.7 54.9
2008 401 29.0 13.8 44.4
2009 405 29.0 14.0 50.6
2010 405 26.0 15.5 57.8
2011 393 26.0 15.1 54.7
2012 379 24.0 15.7 55.4
2013 363 24.0 15.1 59
2014 345 23.0 15.0 59.4
2015 336 23.0 14.6 55.7
2016 370 22.0 16.8 61.6
2017 350 23.0 15.2 100
2018 332 25.0 13.2 100
2019 347 25.0 13.8 100
2020 358 27.0 13.2 100
2021 323 26.0 12.4 100
2022 336 30.0 11.2 100
2023 329 29.0 11.3 100

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 Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 8.2 19.5 n/a
1989 159 8.4 18.9 n/a
1990 156 9.2 16.9 n/a
1991 146 8.7 16.7 19.9
1992 137 8.3 16.5 31.4
1993 193 13.0 14.8 26.9
1994 189 7.0 27.0 28
1995 248 14.0 17.7 30.2
1996 248 14.0 17.7 30.2
1997 280 15.0 18.7 42.1
1998 272 16.0 17.0 42.3
1999 311 18.0 17.3 52.7
2000 321 22.0 14.6 50.2
2001 327 22.0 14.9 56.3
2002 347 25.0 13.9 54.2
2003 347 25.0 13.9 54.2
2004 347 25.0 13.9 55
2005 372 29.1 12.8 59.4
2006 381 30.0 12.7 60.4
2007 406 42.0 9.7 54.9
2008 401 29.0 13.8 44.4
2009 405 29.0 14.0 50.6
2010 405 26.0 15.5 57.8
2011 393 26.0 15.1 54.7
2012 379 24.0 15.7 55.4
2013 363 24.0 15.1 59
2014 345 23.0 15.0 59.4
2015 336 23.0 14.6 55.7
2016 370 22.0 16.8 61.6
2017 350 23.0 15.2 100
2018 332 25.0 13.2 100
2019 347 25.0 13.8 100
2020 358 27.0 13.2 100
2021 323 26.0 12.4 100
2022 336 30.0 11.2 100
2023 329 29.0 11.3 100

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 Pomaria-Garmany 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 $952 (8.4%) $530 (4.7%) $1,482 (13.1%) $8,325 (73.8%) $1,476 (13.1%) $9,801 (86.9%) $11,283
2020 $629 (5.4%) $196 (1.7%) $825 (7.1%) $8,838 (76.6%) $1,881 (16.3%) $10,718 (92.9%) $11,543
2021 $870 (7.1%) $320 (2.6%) $1,191 (9.7%) $9,225 (74.8%) $1,915 (15.5%) $11,140 (90.3%) $12,331
2022 $1,268 (8.9%) $1,245 (8.7%) $2,513 (17.6%) $10,314 (72.0%) $1,490 (10.4%) $11,803 (82.4%) $14,316
2023 $1,620 (10.3%) $1,447 (9.2%) $3,067 (19.6%) $11,188 (71.4%) $1,409 (9.0%) $12,597 (80.4%) $15,665

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pomaria-Garmany 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 261st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 134th of 644 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)46.953.3
 6.4%
   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 (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)57.173.4
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)48.744
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)67.373.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Newberry 01)50.334.9
 15.4%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)5063.9
 13.9%
   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 (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)5059
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)50.136
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)39.364.8
 25.5%
   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 (Pomaria-Garmany Elementary)43.156.7
 13.6%
   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 Students347329
 5.2%
African American9971
 28.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6368
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White170173
 1.8%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Students at Pomaria-Garmany Elementary are 53% White, 22% African American, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Pomaria-Garmany Elementary ranks 154th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Pomaria-Garmany Elementary.

Students who attend Pomaria-Garmany Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mid-Carolina Middle
High : Mid-Carolina 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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