Robert E. Cashion Elementary School vs. A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
Should you attend Robert E. Cashion Elementary School or A.j. Whittenberg 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
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert E. Cashion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.j. Whittenberg 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 66% (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 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
964 students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#221 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
36
Kindergarten Students
156
71
Grade 1 Students
163
69
Grade 2 Students
141
84
Grade 3 Students
157
80
Grade 4 Students
160
73
Grade 5 Students
165
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
48%
47%
% White
26%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%