Serving 986 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cayce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cayce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cayce Elementary School's student population of 986 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Cayce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayce Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
46%
31%
White
21%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayce Elementary School's ranking?
Cayce Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cayce Elementary School?
986 students attend Cayce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cayce Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayce Elementary School?
Cayce Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cayce Elementary School offer ?
Cayce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cayce Elementary School part of?
Cayce Elementary School is part of Lexington 02 School District.
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