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Kinard Elementary

Summary:

Kinard Elementary is a public elementary school in Clover, South Carolina, serving 441 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the York 02 school district, which is ranked 2 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Kinard Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (59.18%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of African American (22.9%) and Hispanic (9.75%) students. This racial composition differs from some nearby schools, such as Griggs Road Elementary and Larne Elementary, which have a more diverse student population. Academically, Kinard's performance on state assessments is generally higher than the state average but lower than the top-performing schools in the district, such as Crowders Creek Elementary and Oakridge Elementary. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (61%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite these challenges, Kinard Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and has performed well for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's proximity to high-performing schools in the York 02 district may provide opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices, which could potentially benefit Kinard Elementary's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 Pressly Street
       Clover, SC  29710

(803) 810-8700

District: York 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,774 Help


Students who attend Kinard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clover Middle
High:    Clover High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
African American:
22.9%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kinard Elementary ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the York 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.97. (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 The average total spent per student at Kinard Elementary is $14,774, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the York 02 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kinard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kinard Elementary 172nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Kinard Elementary in the ranking list.)

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York 02:

SchoolDigger ranks York 02 2nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kinard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kinard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.45 319th 542 41.1%
2004 41.63 361st 550 34.4%
2005 40.04 374th 557 32.9%
2006 59.03 251st 559 55.1%
2007 60.74 232nd 566 59.0%
2008 54.62 284th 577 50.8%
2009 66.36 189th 580 67.4%
2010 43.85 360th 589 38.9%
2011 46.62 361st 597 39.5%
2012 59.60 258th 594 56.6%
2013 70.40 162nd 599 73.0%
2014 66.68 204th 630 67.6%
2015 56.15 255th 638 60.0%
2016 47.14 332nd 619 46.4%
2017 55.90 269th 639 57.9%
2018 79.54 114th 624 81.7%
2019 67.02 203rd 643 68.4%
2021 61.37 228th 622 63.3%
2022 50.76 302nd 625 51.7%
2023 58.45 257th 644 60.1%
2024 71.97 172nd 638 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kinard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.47 167th 588 71.6%
2019 62.22 221st 600 63.2%
2021 61.73 211th 580 63.6%
2022 40.14 368th 600 38.7%
2023 57.88 238th 608 60.9%
2024 73.32 134th 599 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kinard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 160th 570 71.9%
2019 66.60 189th 588 67.9%
2021 57.77 223rd 554 59.7%
2022 41.31 336th 573 41.4%
2023 49.55 291st 580 49.8%
2024 72.05 151st 565 73.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Kinard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.31 86th 571 84.9%
2019 64.37 210th 590 64.4%
2021 59.80 216th 561 61.5%
2022 58.41 243rd 579 58.0%
2023 58.67 231st 582 60.3%
2024 65.59 186th 568 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Kinard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.96 58th 369 84.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kinard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.72 151st 457 67.0%
2019 54.77 225th 472 52.3%
2021 47.26 242nd 439 44.9%
2022 34.48 313th 455 31.2%
2023 52.85 235th 463 49.2%
2024 67.33 145th 441 67.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Open Quote The principal, teachers, and staff at Kinard Elementary are exceptional! My two younger children have attended since Pre-K and are now in 1st and 3rd grades. They both had speech problems and were in the speech program at Kinard which is excellent! My son has been in the Kinard reading groups since Kindergarten and it has vastly improved his skills. Kinard highly encourages parent involvement and has many areas available for parents to get involved in school activities. The principal, Mrs. Weathers, has blown me away with her sincere, positive, "get involved" attitude. I don't know how she does it, but she seems to know each student by name and greets and talks to every person she sees with a big smile and a warm welcoming manner. Not only are my children doing well with their learning at Kinard Elementary, but they are anxious to go to school and they enjoy their time there. As a parent, I enjoy my time there as well, it's always a pleasure. I can't say enough positive things about Kinard! This elementary school rocks! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kinard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 456 113 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 472 118 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1990 512 123 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 548 134 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1992 555 146 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1993 554 139 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 364 88 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 346 79 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 346 79 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 365 73 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 359 86 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 342 100 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 300 121 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 300 132 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 300 122 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 300 122 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 302 108 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 283 103 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 304 113 4 14 1 n/a n/a 1 437
2007 317 98 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 309 94 8 16 1 n/a n/a 2 430
2009 290 112 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2010 250 96 6 11 0 n/a n/a 6 369
2011 245 88 8 11 0 0 0 0 352
2012 249 81 7 16 0 0 10 0 363
2013 223 75 3 21 0 0 16 0 338
2014 225 79 2 14 0 0 13 0 333
2015 266 80 2 11 0 0 11 0 370
2016 288 95 4 11 1 0 9 0 408
2017 292 85 4 13 1 0 16 0 411
2018 279 90 3 17 1 0 20 0 410
2019 268 92 3 27 1 0 33 0 424
2020 282 100 3 31 1 0 38 0 455
2021 247 96 3 30 0 0 32 0 408
2022 252 79 2 37 0 0 39 0 409
2023 261 101 4 43 0 0 32 0 441

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 Kinard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 34.3 16.9 n/a
1989 608 34.4 17.6 n/a
1990 652 37.1 17.5 n/a
1991 700 41.2 16.9 23.6
1992 715 45.9 15.5 29.1
1993 704 44.0 16.0 31.1
1994 457 33.0 13.8 38.1
1995 429 36.0 11.9 42
1996 429 36.0 11.9 42
1997 449 40.0 11.2 45.4
1998 457 40.0 11.4 53.6
1999 463 41.0 11.3 51.6
2000 434 36.0 12.1 50.7
2001 449 37.0 12.1 53.9
2002 442 32.0 13.8 57.9
2003 442 32.0 13.8 57.9
2004 425 31.0 13.7 58.6
2005 399 32.0 12.5 53.4
2006 437 36.0 12.1 54.1
2007 434 59.0 7.4 53.5
2008 430 32.0 13.4 49.3
2009 430 29.0 14.8 53.7
2010 369 28.0 13.1 59.5
2011 352 29.0 12.1 56.8
2012 363 31.0 11.7 55.9
2013 338 31.0 10.9 55.6
2014 333 34.0 9.7 53.2
2015 370 35.0 10.5 52.4
2016 408 35.0 11.6 55.4
2017 411 36.0 11.4 51.3
2018 410 37.0 11.0 51.2
2019 424 37.0 11.4 49.8
2020 455 37.0 12.2 48.1
2021 408 39.3 10.3 49
2022 409 36.0 11.3 48.9
2023 441 37.0 11.9 61

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 Kinard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 34.3 16.9 n/a
1989 608 34.4 17.6 n/a
1990 652 37.1 17.5 n/a
1991 700 41.2 16.9 23.6
1992 715 45.9 15.5 29.1
1993 704 44.0 16.0 31.1
1994 457 33.0 13.8 38.1
1995 429 36.0 11.9 42
1996 429 36.0 11.9 42
1997 449 40.0 11.2 45.4
1998 457 40.0 11.4 53.6
1999 463 41.0 11.3 51.6
2000 434 36.0 12.1 50.7
2001 449 37.0 12.1 53.9
2002 442 32.0 13.8 57.9
2003 442 32.0 13.8 57.9
2004 425 31.0 13.7 58.6
2005 399 32.0 12.5 53.4
2006 437 36.0 12.1 54.1
2007 434 59.0 7.4 53.5
2008 430 32.0 13.4 49.3
2009 430 29.0 14.8 53.7
2010 369 28.0 13.1 59.5
2011 352 29.0 12.1 56.8
2012 363 31.0 11.7 55.9
2013 338 31.0 10.9 55.6
2014 333 34.0 9.7 53.2
2015 370 35.0 10.5 52.4
2016 408 35.0 11.6 55.4
2017 411 36.0 11.4 51.3
2018 410 37.0 11.0 51.2
2019 424 37.0 11.4 49.8
2020 455 37.0 12.2 48.1
2021 408 39.3 10.3 49
2022 409 36.0 11.3 48.9
2023 441 37.0 11.9 61

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 Kinard 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 $443 (3.4%) $349 (2.7%) $792 (6.2%) $9,562 (74.4%) $2,502 (19.5%) $12,064 (93.8%) $12,857
2020 $786 (6.7%) $436 (3.7%) $1,222 (10.5%) $8,996 (77.0%) $1,467 (12.6%) $10,463 (89.5%) $11,685
2021 $803 (6.7%) $296 (2.5%) $1,099 (9.2%) $9,316 (77.7%) $1,576 (13.1%) $10,892 (90.8%) $11,991
2022 $862 (6.1%) $352 (2.5%) $1,214 (8.6%) $10,885 (76.7%) $2,092 (14.7%) $12,977 (91.4%) $14,191
2023 $1,339 (9.1%) $718 (4.9%) $2,057 (13.9%) $10,969 (74.2%) $1,748 (11.8%) $12,717 (86.1%) $14,774

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kinard 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 203rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 257th of 644 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kinard Elementary)41.166.3
 25.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 02)6466.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kinard Elementary)6355.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 02)78.172.1
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Kinard Elementary)68.242.9
 25.3%
   4th Grade Science (York 02)74.569.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kinard Elementary)5058.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)66.274.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kinard Elementary)75.842.9
 32.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 02)73.270.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kinard Elementary)46.150
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)52.967.5
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kinard Elementary)55.451.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 02)67.665.6
 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 Students424441
 4%
African American92101
 9.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic2743
 59.3%
Pacific Islander00
White268261
 2.6%
Two or More Races3332
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%61%
 11.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kinard Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Kinard Elementary.

Students who attend Kinard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clover Middle
High : Clover High

Students at Kinard Elementary are 59% White, 23% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Kinard Elementary ranks 172nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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