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Powdersville Elementary School vs. Oakview Elementary School

Should you attend Powdersville Elementary School or Oakview 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.
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School Overview

School
Powdersville Elementary School
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Oakview Elementary School
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Powdersville 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%)

Oakview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 759 students in grades 3-5, Powdersville 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 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
759 students
855 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Powdersville 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 Oakview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Powdersville Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Powdersville 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 Oakview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Powdersville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 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

#177 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
#75 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Powdersville 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 Oakview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in SC)
81%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powdersville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powdersville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powdersville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 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 Powdersville Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oakview Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
-
119
Grade 1 Students
-
148
Grade 2 Students
-
134
Grade 3 Students
264
156
Grade 4 Students
248
149
Grade 5 Students
247
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Powdersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 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
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Powdersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 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
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Powdersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 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
72%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Powdersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Powdersville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 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.
0.46
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Powdersville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 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
43%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Powdersville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Powdersville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 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 Oakview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 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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