A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

Summary:

A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 375 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 and high per-student spending of $18,461, A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary consistently struggles with academic performance. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the Richland 01 district and the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 48.7% in ELA and 41% in Math, compared to the district's 45.2% and 46.9%, and the state's 53.8% and 54.5%, respectively. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of South Carolina elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Notably, A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.6%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Satchel Ford Elementary, Bradley Elementary, and Watkins-Nance Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and generally perform better academically. This raises concerns about educational equity and the need to address the systemic barriers that may be hindering the academic success of certain student populations at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 726 Easter Street
       Columbia, SC  29203


(803) 735-3417

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
541st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,461 Help


Students who attend A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    W. G. Sanders Middle
High:    W.J. Keenan High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.6%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 21st among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.6%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4%). (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 Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary is 13.6. 15 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary is $18,461. 14 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary 541st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 16.66 486th 542 10.3%
2004 23.89 462nd 550 16.0%
2005 20.50 486th 557 12.7%
2006 27.89 447th 559 20.0%
2007 47.07 338th 566 40.3%
2008 30.51 449th 577 22.2%
2009 25.55 485th 580 16.4%
2010 26.95 485th 589 17.7%
2011 36.39 431st 597 27.8%
2012 31.37 462nd 594 22.2%
2013 32.07 464th 599 22.5%
2014 37.35 433rd 630 31.3%
2015 37.40 411th 638 35.6%
2016 23.99 503rd 619 18.7%
2017 21.28 526th 639 17.7%
2018 21.13 503rd 624 19.4%
2019 19.38 529th 643 17.7%
2021 11.39 564th 622 9.3%
2022 7.83 602nd 625 3.7%
2023 12.95 575th 644 10.7%
2024 17.34 541st 638 15.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.92 484th 588 17.7%
2019 20.55 513th 600 14.5%
2021 15.16 517th 580 10.9%
2022 8.11 586th 600 2.3%
2023 15.89 544th 608 10.5%
2024 20.90 499th 599 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.51 480th 570 15.8%
2019 20.65 484th 588 17.7%
2022 5.55 565th 573 1.4%
2023 8.76 550th 580 5.2%
2024 19.38 478th 565 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.60 458th 571 19.8%
2019 17.83 502nd 590 14.9%
2022 11.90 523rd 579 9.7%
2023 15.22 507th 582 12.9%
2024 7.00 549th 568 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.40 179th 412 56.6%
2019 47.63 222nd 421 47.3%
2021 33.89 246th 350 29.7%
2022 21.81 341st 393 13.2%
2023 37.41 255th 394 35.3%
2024 39.39 231st 369 37.4%
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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.

A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 12, 2014

Open Quote Teachers and administrators are very supportive and really care about the students. The school provides parents various opportunities to engage in student learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 581 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 1 587 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 0 597 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1991 0 574 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1992 0 611 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1993 3 579 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 2 574 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 2 556 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 2 556 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 0 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 3 576 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1999 4 563 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 4 561 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 4 510 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 1 521 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 524
2003 1 521 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 524
2004 0 505 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 509
2005 3 510 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 514
2006 3 484 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2007 0 447 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 1 432 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 438
2009 0 458 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 2 407 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 414
2011 0 376 1 1 0 0 13 0 391
2012 5 383 0 2 0 0 11 0 401
2013 3 365 0 3 0 0 8 0 379
2014 4 385 0 1 0 0 15 0 405
2015 3 402 0 5 0 0 10 0 420
2016 4 410 0 6 0 0 19 0 439
2017 5 385 1 4 0 0 21 0 416
2018 4 349 0 6 0 0 15 0 374
2019 2 337 0 9 0 0 11 0 359
2020 6 323 0 7 0 0 17 0 353
2021 2 298 0 13 0 0 11 0 324
2022 4 301 0 14 0 0 17 0 336
2023 4 336 0 20 0 0 15 0 375

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 A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 31.3 18.5 n/a
1989 588 30.4 19.3 n/a
1990 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
1991 574 34.1 16.8 32.4
1992 611 32.5 18.8 37.6
1993 582 31.6 18.4 44
1994 576 34.5 16.7 51.7
1995 558 33.5 16.7 52.7
1996 558 33.5 16.7 52.7
1997 545 38.5 14.2 55
1998 579 36.5 15.9 58.2
1999 567 39.5 14.4 64.4
2000 566 41.5 13.6 69.6
2001 515 38.0 13.6 69.7
2002 524 33.0 15.9 76.9
2003 524 33.0 15.9 76.9
2004 509 33.0 15.4 87.2
2005 514 37.0 13.9 85
2006 487 35.5 13.7 83.6
2007 449 42.0 10.7 88
2008 438 35.0 12.5 87.8
2009 463 32.0 14.5 67.4
2010 414 29.0 14.2 81.4
2011 391 26.0 15.0 86.4
2012 401 28.0 14.3 83
2013 379 29.0 13.0 78.4
2014 405 28.0 14.4 78.3
2015 420 28.0 15.0 72.6
2016 439 28.0 15.6 100
2017 416 29.0 14.3 100
2018 374 29.0 12.8 100
2019 359 28.0 12.8 100
2020 353 30.0 11.7 100
2021 324 29.0 11.1 100
2022 336 29.0 11.5 100
2023 375 27.5 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 A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 31.3 18.5 n/a
1989 588 30.4 19.3 n/a
1990 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
1991 574 34.1 16.8 32.4
1992 611 32.5 18.8 37.6
1993 582 31.6 18.4 44
1994 576 34.5 16.7 51.7
1995 558 33.5 16.7 52.7
1996 558 33.5 16.7 52.7
1997 545 38.5 14.2 55
1998 579 36.5 15.9 58.2
1999 567 39.5 14.4 64.4
2000 566 41.5 13.6 69.6
2001 515 38.0 13.6 69.7
2002 524 33.0 15.9 76.9
2003 524 33.0 15.9 76.9
2004 509 33.0 15.4 87.2
2005 514 37.0 13.9 85
2006 487 35.5 13.7 83.6
2007 449 42.0 10.7 88
2008 438 35.0 12.5 87.8
2009 463 32.0 14.5 67.4
2010 414 29.0 14.2 81.4
2011 391 26.0 15.0 86.4
2012 401 28.0 14.3 83
2013 379 29.0 13.0 78.4
2014 405 28.0 14.4 78.3
2015 420 28.0 15.0 72.6
2016 439 28.0 15.6 100
2017 416 29.0 14.3 100
2018 374 29.0 12.8 100
2019 359 28.0 12.8 100
2020 353 30.0 11.7 100
2021 324 29.0 11.1 100
2022 336 29.0 11.5 100
2023 375 27.5 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 A. J. Lewis Greenview 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 $1,034 (6.7%) $522 (3.4%) $1,555 (10.0%) $11,874 (76.7%) $2,045 (13.2%) $13,919 (90.0%) $15,474
2020 $1,293 (8.4%) $625 (4.1%) $1,918 (12.5%) $11,284 (73.6%) $2,138 (13.9%) $13,422 (87.5%) $15,340
2021 $1,130 (6.9%) $676 (4.2%) $1,806 (11.1%) $12,577 (77.2%) $1,906 (11.7%) $14,482 (88.9%) $16,288
2022 $1,698 (8.3%) $921 (4.5%) $2,619 (12.8%) $15,364 (74.9%) $2,524 (12.3%) $17,889 (87.2%) $20,508
2023 $2,387 (12.9%) $1,743 (9.4%) $4,130 (22.4%) $11,993 (65.0%) $2,339 (12.7%) $14,331 (77.6%) $18,461

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

Impact of COVID-19 on A. J. Lewis Greenview 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 529th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 575th of 644 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)3632
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)41.445
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)4042
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)45.543.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)20.325.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 01)4333
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)28.827.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)44.446.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)25.419.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)35.732.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)21.925.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)35.344.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary)18.813.8
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)33.431.2
 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 Students359375
 4.5%
African American337336
 0.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic920
 122.2%
Pacific Islander00
White24
 100%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary

A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.2% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary.

Students who attend A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : W. G. Sanders Middle
High : W.J. Keenan High


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