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Westminster Elementary

Summary:

Westminster Elementary is a public elementary school serving 377 students in grades PK-5 in Westminster, South Carolina, which is part of the Oconee 01 school district. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, focus on small class sizes, and growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Westminster Elementary generally outperforms the Oconee 01 district and the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to 56.6% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 10.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools like Keowee Elementary and Walhalla Elementary. However, Westminster Elementary's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 201 and 324 out of 625-638 schools in recent years.

One notable trend at Westminster Elementary is the steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 58.07% in 2020-2021 to 80.9% in 2022-2023. This suggests a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which the school appears to be addressing through increased per-student spending, from $11,829 in 2019-2020 to $15,524 in 2022-2023. While the school performs well for low socioeconomic status students, its performance for white students has been relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 206 Hamilton Street
       Westminster, SC  29693

(864) 886-4520

District: Oconee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,524 Help


Students who attend Westminster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Oak Middle
High:    West-Oak High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
5.8%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westminster Elementary ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.68. (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.
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Compare Details Westminster Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Oconee 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westminster Elementary is $15,524, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westminster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Elementary 201st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Westminster Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oconee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee 01 21st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westminster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westminster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.80 98th 542 81.9%
2004 68.93 165th 550 70.0%
2005 56.00 271st 557 51.3%
2006 59.29 249th 559 55.5%
2007 64.02 203rd 566 64.1%
2008 70.37 149th 577 74.2%
2009 58.21 253rd 580 56.4%
2010 45.90 345th 589 41.4%
2011 53.51 306th 597 48.7%
2012 47.83 350th 594 41.1%
2013 47.96 347th 599 42.1%
2014 46.75 371st 630 41.1%
2015 52.63 282nd 638 55.8%
2016 54.19 279th 619 54.9%
2017 45.91 346th 639 45.9%
2018 44.64 337th 624 46.0%
2019 42.65 380th 643 40.9%
2021 50.21 304th 622 51.1%
2022 47.85 324th 625 48.2%
2023 56.22 274th 644 57.5%
2024 67.68 201st 638 68.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westminster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.36 342nd 588 41.8%
2019 39.15 385th 600 35.8%
2021 64.48 193rd 580 66.7%
2022 53.82 279th 600 53.5%
2023 59.84 227th 608 62.7%
2024 72.71 140th 599 76.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Westminster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 294th 570 48.4%
2019 48.92 314th 588 46.6%
2021 41.08 328th 554 40.8%
2022 40.76 344th 573 40.0%
2023 70.78 166th 580 71.4%
2024 69.34 169th 565 70.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westminster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.30 69th 161 57.1%
2019 38.65 111th 189 41.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westminster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 344th 571 39.8%
2019 34.30 399th 590 32.4%
2021 50.54 270th 561 51.9%
2022 53.31 270th 579 53.4%
2023 47.52 297th 582 49.0%
2024 61.43 214th 568 62.3%
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Rank History for White students at Westminster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.66 404th 457 11.6%
2019 19.49 401st 472 15.0%
2021 19.33 374th 439 14.8%
2022 18.97 388th 455 14.7%
2023 34.12 323rd 463 30.2%
2024 45.99 260th 441 41.0%
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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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westminster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 567 43 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1989 422 128 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 543 41 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 555 38 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 534 38 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 549 43 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 519 36 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 537 45 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 537 45 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 491 44 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 413 39 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 436 25 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 418 28 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 423 19 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 456 31 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 456 31 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 486 25 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 474 22 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2006 437 20 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2007 437 18 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 412 17 0 20 0 n/a n/a 2 451
2009 404 15 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 404 20 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2011 408 8 2 30 0 0 11 0 459
2012 402 10 1 30 0 0 9 0 452
2013 407 13 1 31 0 0 11 0 463
2014 401 14 1 28 1 0 9 0 454
2015 400 16 1 34 1 0 7 0 459
2016 423 14 1 40 1 0 11 0 490
2017 411 16 1 35 5 0 5 0 473
2018 410 18 0 30 4 0 6 0 468
2019 398 14 0 30 0 0 5 0 447
2020 383 14 0 24 1 0 6 0 428
2021 345 12 0 22 0 0 5 0 384
2022 331 12 0 18 1 0 6 0 368
2023 336 12 0 22 0 0 7 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Westminster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 38.3 16.0 n/a
1989 605 41.9 14.4 n/a
1990 587 40.4 14.5 n/a
1991 598 41.0 14.5 31.3
1992 578 42.8 13.5 36.5
1993 596 44.1 13.5 37.8
1994 557 46.5 12.0 35
1995 583 43.4 13.4 41.9
1996 583 43.4 13.4 41.9
1997 540 40.3 13.4 44.8
1998 455 33.3 13.7 47.3
1999 463 34.0 13.6 63.1
2000 453 36.4 12.4 60.7
2001 453 36.9 12.3 61.6
2002 501 38.0 13.2 64.9
2003 501 38.0 13.2 64.9
2004 523 36.6 14.3 66.3
2005 513 38.7 13.3 63
2006 478 38.0 12.6 63
2007 473 52.0 9.1 31.1
2008 451 35.0 12.9 56.6
2009 440 33.6 13.1 69.5
2010 451 37.6 11.9 72.5
2011 459 37.6 12.2 68.2
2012 452 33.6 13.4 69
2013 463 33.8 13.6 64.6
2014 454 34.8 13.0 67.4
2015 459 37.0 12.4 53.6
2016 490 34.0 14.4 58.8
2017 473 34.0 13.9 63.4
2018 468 36.0 13.0 62.2
2019 447 36.0 12.4 65.5
2020 428 37.0 11.5 59.6
2021 384 38.5 9.9 58.1
2022 368 36.5 10.0 70.9
2023 377 35.5 10.6 80.9

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 Westminster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 38.3 16.0 n/a
1989 605 41.9 14.4 n/a
1990 587 40.4 14.5 n/a
1991 598 41.0 14.5 31.3
1992 578 42.8 13.5 36.5
1993 596 44.1 13.5 37.8
1994 557 46.5 12.0 35
1995 583 43.4 13.4 41.9
1996 583 43.4 13.4 41.9
1997 540 40.3 13.4 44.8
1998 455 33.3 13.7 47.3
1999 463 34.0 13.6 63.1
2000 453 36.4 12.4 60.7
2001 453 36.9 12.3 61.6
2002 501 38.0 13.2 64.9
2003 501 38.0 13.2 64.9
2004 523 36.6 14.3 66.3
2005 513 38.7 13.3 63
2006 478 38.0 12.6 63
2007 473 52.0 9.1 31.1
2008 451 35.0 12.9 56.6
2009 440 33.6 13.1 69.5
2010 451 37.6 11.9 72.5
2011 459 37.6 12.2 68.2
2012 452 33.6 13.4 69
2013 463 33.8 13.6 64.6
2014 454 34.8 13.0 67.4
2015 459 37.0 12.4 53.6
2016 490 34.0 14.4 58.8
2017 473 34.0 13.9 63.4
2018 468 36.0 13.0 62.2
2019 447 36.0 12.4 65.5
2020 428 37.0 11.5 59.6
2021 384 38.5 9.9 58.1
2022 368 36.5 10.0 70.9
2023 377 35.5 10.6 80.9

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 Westminster 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 $477 (4.1%) $494 (4.3%) $971 (8.4%) $9,522 (82.5%) $1,043 (9.0%) $10,565 (91.6%) $11,536
2020 $159 (1.3%) $550 (4.6%) $709 (6.0%) $10,088 (85.3%) $1,032 (8.7%) $11,120 (94.0%) $11,829
2021 $847 (6.9%) $451 (3.7%) $1,299 (10.6%) $9,999 (81.4%) $991 (8.1%) $10,990 (89.4%) $12,289
2022 $1,653 (10.9%) $806 (5.3%) $2,459 (16.2%) $11,552 (76.1%) $1,169 (7.7%) $12,721 (83.8%) $15,180
2023 $2,000 (12.9%) $1,029 (6.6%) $3,029 (19.5%) $11,481 (74.0%) $1,014 (6.5%) $12,495 (80.5%) $15,524

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westminster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 380th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 644 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Elementary)31.570.5
 39%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)48.657.1
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westminster Elementary)53.477
 23.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)55.254.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Westminster Elementary)55.938.6
 17.3%
   4th Grade Science (Oconee 01)55.546.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Elementary)5245.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)5054.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westminster Elementary)49.440.9
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)49.542
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Elementary)22.252.2
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)38.857.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westminster Elementary)34.937.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)43.545.7
 2.2%
   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 Students447377
 15.7%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3022
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White398336
 15.6%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%80.9%
 15.4%

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Students who attend Westminster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Oak Middle
High : West-Oak High

Students at Westminster Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Westminster Elementary.

Westminster Elementary ranks 201st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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