Richard Carroll Elementary School serves 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Carroll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richard Carroll Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard Carroll Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
47%
31%
White
43%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bamberg 03 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richard Carroll Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Carroll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denmark-olar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richard Carroll Elementary School?
689 students attend Richard Carroll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richard Carroll Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Carroll Elementary School?
Richard Carroll Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Carroll Elementary School offer ?
Richard Carroll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard Carroll Elementary School part of?
Richard Carroll Elementary School is part of Bamberg 03 School District.
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