J. P. Thomas Elementary vs Carolina School for Inquiry
J. P. Thomas Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 3.6/10. J. P. Thomas Elementary is significantly larger with 302 students, about 2.7× the size of Carolina School for Inquiry (113). In math proficiency, J. P. Thomas Elementary leads at 27.0%.
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J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
302 students
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia, SC
3.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6thCharter
113 students
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| Metric | J. P. Thomas Elementary | Carolina School for Inquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 2.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #450 of 1,190 | #1,146 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | J. P. Thomas Elementary | Carolina School for Inquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29203) | Columbia (29202) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,371 | — |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | — |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | — |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | — |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | — |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | — |