Ballentine Elementary School vs. River Springs Elementary School
Should you attend Ballentine Elementary School or River Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ballentine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
River Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballentine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
523 students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#288 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
19
Kindergarten Students
88
64
Grade 1 Students
87
50
Grade 2 Students
82
64
Grade 3 Students
67
67
Grade 4 Students
109
68
Grade 5 Students
88
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
20%
19%
% White
62%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%