Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clearwater 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clearwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Clearwater Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Clearwater 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 Clearwater Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#581 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
24%
31%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
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 Clearwater Elementary School's ranking?
Clearwater Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Clearwater Elementary School often compared to?
Clearwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belvedere Elementary School, Hammond Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary School?
352 students attend Clearwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Clearwater Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearwater Elementary School?
Clearwater Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clearwater Elementary School offer ?
Clearwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clearwater Elementary School part of?
Clearwater Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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