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#857 of 1,176 schools in SC
Based on limited data
North Central Elementary
Elementary School · Kershaw 01 · Kershaw, SC
A Kershaw 01 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
861 Keys Lane, Kershaw, SC 29067
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Central Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,391
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kershaw 01
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 757 | Compare → |
| Jackson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 505 | Compare → |
| Lugoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
| Pine Tree Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kershaw 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central Elementary is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Elementary
North Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Kershaw, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Elementary
What grades does North Central Elementary serve?
North Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Central Elementary?
North Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Elementary rank in SC?
North Central Elementary ranks #857 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Elementary has 40% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is North Central Elementary a charter school?
No, North Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Elementary?
79.4% of students at North Central 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kershaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (803) 432-8416
- Area population (ZIP 29067)
- 11,498
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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