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Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School vs. Buist Academy

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School Overview

School
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Buist Academy
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Buist Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 537 students in grades 3-8, Buist Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-8
Total Students
617 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buist Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buist Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buist Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buist Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#167 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
#1 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buist Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in SC)
93%
(Top 1% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buist Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buist Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buist Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buist Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
101
-
Grade 1 Students
93
-
Grade 2 Students
101
-
Grade 3 Students
104
74
Grade 4 Students
96
81
Grade 5 Students
104
81
Grade 6 Students
-
99
Grade 7 Students
-
102
Grade 8 Students
-
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buist Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buist Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buist Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buist Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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