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Broad River Elementary School vs. Okatie Elementary School

Should you attend Broad River Elementary School or Okatie Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Broad River Elementary School
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Okatie Elementary School
53 Cherry Point Road
Okatie, SC 29909
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Broad River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Okatie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broad River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Okatie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
460 students
599 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Broad River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Okatie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Broad River Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Okatie Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Broad River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Okatie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Broad River Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Okatie Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#635 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#159 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Broad River Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Okatie Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in SC)
72%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broad River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Okatie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broad River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Okatie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Broad River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Okatie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Broad River Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Okatie Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
43
Kindergarten Students
69
82
Grade 1 Students
77
94
Grade 2 Students
68
94
Grade 3 Students
85
117
Grade 4 Students
59
90
Grade 5 Students
56
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Broad River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Okatie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Broad River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Okatie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Broad River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Okatie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Broad River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Okatie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Broad River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Okatie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Broad River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Okatie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Broad River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Okatie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Broad River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Okatie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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