Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry ranks in the top 50% 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 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 72% 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: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry's student population of 463 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing Whatever it Takes to Meet the Needs of Each Child!
School Rankings
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry is 0.63, which is less 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
#440 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
53%
31%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry's ranking?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry is ranked #440 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry?
463 students attend Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry offer ?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry part of?
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montesorri Inquiry is part of York 03 School District.
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