A. C. Moore Elementary

Summary:

A. C. Moore Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 204 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Richland 01 school district.

A. C. Moore Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school's student population is racially diverse, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, 100% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has seen an increase in spending per student and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on improving resources and class sizes.

Compared to nearby schools in the Richland 01 district, A. C. Moore Elementary generally outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency. However, some schools like Brockman Elementary and Rosewood Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings. Additionally, while A. C. Moore Elementary has a diverse student population, some nearby schools like Watkins-Nance Elementary have a much higher percentage of African American students and lower percentages of White and Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 333 Etiwan Avenue
       Columbia, SC  29205


(803) 343-2910

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,532 Help


Students who attend A. C. Moore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hand Middle
High:    Dreher High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
African American:
28.9%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A. C. Moore Elementary ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th 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 56.62. (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 A. C. Moore Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richland 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. C. Moore Elementary is $24,532, which is the 3rd highest among 28 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

A. C. Moore Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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. C. Moore Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A. C. Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.13 419th 542 22.7%
2004 35.19 394th 550 28.4%
2005 40.65 371st 557 33.4%
2006 55.31 278th 559 50.3%
2007 52.39 293rd 566 48.2%
2008 53.28 297th 577 48.5%
2009 35.14 413th 580 28.8%
2010 29.72 468th 589 20.5%
2011 26.56 486th 597 18.6%
2012 40.06 401st 594 32.5%
2013 33.45 442nd 599 26.2%
2014 38.32 427th 630 32.2%
2015 46.95 340th 638 46.7%
2016 47.50 330th 619 46.7%
2017 41.77 375th 639 41.3%
2018 43.22 345th 624 44.7%
2019 49.55 326th 643 49.3%
2021 62.24 221st 622 64.5%
2022 45.32 340th 625 45.6%
2023 51.42 303rd 644 53.0%
2024 56.62 274th 638 57.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A. C. Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.11 469th 588 20.2%
2019 42.38 363rd 600 39.5%
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Rank History for Female students at A. C. Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.38 346th 570 39.3%
2019 65.19 197th 588 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at A. C. Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.83 323rd 571 43.4%
2019 38.30 380th 590 35.6%
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Rank History for African American students at A. C. Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.26 191st 412 53.6%
2019 88.72 17th 421 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at A. C. Moore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.17 198th 457 56.7%
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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. C. Moore Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 14, 2019

Open Quote AC Moore is an excellent, diverse school. The school has a fantastic ELL program and creates an inclusive environment for all children. The arts based curriculum is fantastic. Close Quote



Enrollment information for A. C. Moore Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 211 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1989 177 242 15 13 4 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 179 242 19 11 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 175 214 20 3 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 174 197 33 4 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 183 192 29 7 4 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 203 210 36 3 3 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 166 233 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 166 233 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 147 233 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 145 229 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 110 230 16 2 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 109 278 17 6 5 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 105 155 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 133 171 22 27 1 n/a n/a 1 355
2003 133 171 22 27 1 n/a n/a 1 355
2004 142 148 20 24 0 n/a n/a 3 337
2005 141 144 17 30 0 n/a n/a 1 333
2006 143 138 23 37 3 n/a n/a 1 345
2007 126 128 18 35 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 120 118 19 50 1 n/a n/a 5 313
2009 121 136 16 61 0 n/a n/a 3 337
2010 133 151 25 66 0 n/a n/a 5 380
2011 138 143 18 75 2 0 23 0 399
2012 152 138 23 87 1 0 22 0 423
2013 144 144 24 90 1 1 15 0 419
2014 135 142 43 82 1 0 12 0 415
2015 138 134 44 87 1 0 15 0 419
2016 133 115 46 88 2 1 10 0 395
2017 122 134 32 85 1 1 9 0 384
2018 117 119 26 78 0 0 12 0 352
2019 105 96 25 89 0 0 14 0 329
2020 108 87 13 39 0 0 11 0 258
2021 84 54 12 29 0 0 12 0 191
2022 89 73 7 34 0 0 7 0 210
2023 98 59 9 27 0 0 11 0 204

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. C. Moore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 29.4 13.7 n/a
1989 451 30.6 14.7 n/a
1990 453 31.9 14.2 n/a
1991 413 28.8 14.3 73.1
1992 409 27.8 14.7 73.6
1993 415 26.5 15.7 71.1
1994 455 29.0 15.7 70.8
1995 421 31.0 13.6 75.5
1996 421 31.0 13.6 75.5
1997 395 32.0 12.3 74.7
1998 393 31.0 12.7 85.5
1999 362 30.5 11.9 73.5
2000 415 34.0 12.2 81.9
2001 280 29.5 9.5 72.9
2002 355 25.5 13.9 57.1
2003 355 25.5 13.9 57.1
2004 337 27.3 12.3 62.3
2005 333 28.8 11.6 52.1
2006 345 33.0 10.5 46.8
2007 308 33.5 9.2 47.1
2008 313 27.5 11.4 49
2009 337 23.5 14.3 60.2
2010 380 25.5 14.9 52.5
2011 399 29.5 13.5 55.1
2012 423 30.8 13.7 53.9
2013 419 31.3 13.3 55.8
2014 415 31.8 13.0 48.9
2015 419 32.0 13.0 43.9
2016 395 33.0 11.9 100
2017 384 31.3 12.2 100
2018 352 30.0 11.7 100
2019 329 33.0 9.9 100
2020 258 26.0 9.9 100
2021 191 27.0 7.0 100
2022 210 28.0 7.5 100
2023 204 25.0 8.1 100

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. C. Moore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 29.4 13.7 n/a
1989 451 30.6 14.7 n/a
1990 453 31.9 14.2 n/a
1991 413 28.8 14.3 73.1
1992 409 27.8 14.7 73.6
1993 415 26.5 15.7 71.1
1994 455 29.0 15.7 70.8
1995 421 31.0 13.6 75.5
1996 421 31.0 13.6 75.5
1997 395 32.0 12.3 74.7
1998 393 31.0 12.7 85.5
1999 362 30.5 11.9 73.5
2000 415 34.0 12.2 81.9
2001 280 29.5 9.5 72.9
2002 355 25.5 13.9 57.1
2003 355 25.5 13.9 57.1
2004 337 27.3 12.3 62.3
2005 333 28.8 11.6 52.1
2006 345 33.0 10.5 46.8
2007 308 33.5 9.2 47.1
2008 313 27.5 11.4 49
2009 337 23.5 14.3 60.2
2010 380 25.5 14.9 52.5
2011 399 29.5 13.5 55.1
2012 423 30.8 13.7 53.9
2013 419 31.3 13.3 55.8
2014 415 31.8 13.0 48.9
2015 419 32.0 13.0 43.9
2016 395 33.0 11.9 100
2017 384 31.3 12.2 100
2018 352 30.0 11.7 100
2019 329 33.0 9.9 100
2020 258 26.0 9.9 100
2021 191 27.0 7.0 100
2022 210 28.0 7.5 100
2023 204 25.0 8.1 100

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. C. Moore 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 $159 (1.1%) $447 (3.0%) $606 (4.0%) $12,303 (81.6%) $2,169 (14.4%) $14,472 (96.0%) $15,077
2020 $459 (2.7%) $585 (3.4%) $1,044 (6.1%) $13,956 (81.6%) $2,097 (12.3%) $16,053 (93.9%) $17,097
2021 $521 (2.8%) $539 (2.9%) $1,060 (5.7%) $15,717 (84.1%) $1,922 (10.3%) $17,639 (94.3%) $18,699
2022 $1,131 (4.1%) $749 (2.7%) $1,880 (6.8%) $22,580 (81.2%) $3,339 (12.0%) $25,919 (93.2%) $27,799
2023 $1,934 (7.9%) $1,204 (4.9%) $3,139 (12.8%) $18,601 (75.8%) $2,791 (11.4%) $21,393 (87.2%) $24,532

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

Impact of COVID-19 on A. C. Moore 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 326th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 303rd of 644 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A. C. Moore Elementary)46.861.8
 15%
   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. C. Moore Elementary)46.855.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)45.543.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (A. C. Moore Elementary)56.140.7
 15.4%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 01)4333
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. C. Moore Elementary)50.951.8
 0.9%
   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. C. Moore Elementary)47.437
 10.4%
   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. C. Moore Elementary)39.251.7
 12.5%
   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. C. Moore Elementary)43.541.4
 2.1%
   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 Students329204
 38%
African American9659
 38.5%
American Indian00
Asian259
 64%
Hispanic8927
 69.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10598
 6.7%
Two or More Races1411
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend A. C. Moore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hand Middle
High : Dreher High

Students at A. C. Moore Elementary are 48% White, 29% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

A. C. Moore Elementary ranks 274th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended A. C. Moore Elementary.


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