Very Good
#338 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Richard Carroll Elementary
Elementary School · Bamberg 03 · Bamberg, SC
A Bamberg 03 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1980 Main Highway, Bamberg, SC 29003
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Carroll 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,043/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bamberg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,341
Median home value
$101,500
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Bamberg 03
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark-olar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 248 | 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.
Bamberg 03
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Carroll Elementary is listed in Bamberg 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Carroll Elementary
Richard Carroll Elementary is a public elementary school in Bamberg, SC, part of Bamberg 03, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Carroll Elementary
What grades does Richard Carroll Elementary serve?
Richard Carroll Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Richard Carroll Elementary?
Richard Carroll Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Carroll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Carroll Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Carroll Elementary rank in SC?
Richard Carroll Elementary ranks #338 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Richard Carroll Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Carroll Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Richard Carroll Elementary a charter school?
No, Richard Carroll Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Carroll Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richard Carroll Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Carroll Elementary?
100.0% of students at Richard Carroll 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bamberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (803) 245-3043
- Area population (ZIP 29003)
- 5,616
- Area median age
- 49.6
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.
- 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 29003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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