Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice Creek Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Rice Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Creek Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
74%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Rice Creek Elementary School is ranked #620 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Rice Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Rice Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandlapper Elementary School, Killian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rice Creek Elementary School?
764 students attend Rice Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rice Creek Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice Creek Elementary School?
Rice Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Creek Elementary School offer ?
Rice Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rice Creek Elementary School part of?
Rice Creek Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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