Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pelham Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelham Road 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
Pelham Road Elementary School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Pelham Road Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Road Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#98 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)77%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
11%
31%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Pelham Road Elementary School's ranking?
Pelham Road Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pelham Road Elementary School often compared to?
Pelham Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pelham Road Elementary School?
760 students attend Pelham Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pelham Road Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham Road Elementary School?
Pelham Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pelham Road Elementary School offer ?
Pelham Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pelham Road Elementary School part of?
Pelham Road Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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