Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howe Hall Aims 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 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe Hall Aims Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#130 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
11%
31%
White
68%
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
24%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Howe Hall Aims Elementary School's ranking?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Howe Hall Aims Elementary School?
418 students attend Howe Hall Aims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Howe Hall Aims Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howe Hall Aims Elementary School?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howe Hall Aims Elementary School offer ?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Howe Hall Aims Elementary School part of?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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