Arden Elementary vs Watkins-Nance Elementary
Watkins-Nance Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 6.4/10. Watkins-Nance Elementary is significantly larger with 435 students, about 1.9× the size of Arden Elementary (227). In math proficiency, Watkins-Nance Elementary leads at 37.0%.
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Arden Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
227 students
Watkins-Nance Elementary
Columbia, SC
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
435 students
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| Metric | Arden Elementary | Watkins-Nance Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.8 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #592 of 1,190 | #421 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 65th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Arden Elementary | Watkins-Nance Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29203) | Columbia (29204) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,371 | $49,745 |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | $185,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | $993 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | 38.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 21.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 20 min |