Very Good
#167 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 14% in state
Based on limited data
Denmark-olar Elementary
Elementary School · Bamberg 03
1437 Church St, Denmark, SC 29042
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Carolina schools
#167 of 1,176
In Denmark
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Bamberg 03
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Denmark-olar Elementary
Elementary School in Denmark · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Denmark Olar High
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About Denmark-olar Elementary
Denmark-olar Elementary is a public elementary school in Denmark, SC, part of Bamberg 03. Denmark-olar Elementary serves approximately 248 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Denmark-olar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,176 schools in SC.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- SC avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Denmark-olar Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Denmark-olar Elementary Compares
See how Denmark-olar Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1437 Church St, Denmark, SC 29042
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Denmark-olar Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Macedonia Elementary-Middle (rated 7.8/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Blackville), with a very similar rating. Another option is Richard Carroll Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Bamberg), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Barnwell Primary (rated 6.6/10, 14.8 miles away, in nearby Barnwell), a more accessible option. For more schools in Denmark, see our Denmark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark Olar High Denmark | 0.0 mi | — |
| Denmark-Olar Middle Denmark | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Richard Carroll Elementary Bamberg | 5.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle Bamberg | 5.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High Bamberg | 5.7 mi | — |
| Blackville-Hilda High Blackville | 8.5 mi | — |
| Macedonia Elementary-Middle Blackville | 8.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High Neeses | 10.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary Neeses | 10.8 mi | 4.1 |
| BARNWELL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Blackville | 9.7 mi | 5.5 |
| CALVARY FELLOWSHIP MENNONITE Blackville | 9.9 mi | — |
| ANDREW JACKSON ACADEMY Elshardt | 11.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Carver Edisto Middle Cope | 10.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Edisto Elementary Orangeburg | 13.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Edisto High Cordova | 13.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Edisto Primary Cordova | 14.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Barnwell Elementary Barnwell | 14.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Guinyard-Butler Middle Barnwell | 14.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Barnwell Primary Barnwell | 14.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Barnwell High Barnwell | 15.3 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 29042 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,350
Median Home Value
$92,300
Median Rent
$782/mo
Population
4,761
College Educated
18.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Median Age
34.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FIVE OAKS ACADEMY Simpsonville, SC | 7.9 |
| Whitmire Community School (Elementary) Whitmire, SC | 7.9 |
| Brookdale Elementary Orangeburg, SC | 8.0 |
| Wright Elementary Belton, SC | 8.0 |
| GREEN Charter School Midlands Irmo, SC | 7.8 |
| Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center Hilton Head Island, SC | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Denmark-olar Elementary
What grades does Denmark-olar Elementary serve?
Denmark-olar Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Denmark-olar Elementary?
Denmark-olar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark-olar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark-olar Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denmark-olar Elementary rank in SC?
Denmark-olar Elementary ranks #167 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Denmark-olar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Denmark-olar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Denmark-olar Elementary a charter school?
No, Denmark-olar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denmark-olar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Denmark-olar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denmark-olar Elementary?
100.0% of students at Denmark-olar Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bamberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (803) 793-3112
Resources & Links
District
Bamberg 03- District Enrollment
- 1,767
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,483
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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