Arcadia Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

Bottom 50%

Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcadia 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving is 20-24% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 382 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
: Bottom 50% in SC
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Arcadia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Arcadia Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 39% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Arcadia Elementary School
Kind	64
1	54
2	63
3	69
4	70
5	62

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

382 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School
2023	373
2022	639
2021	627
2020	717
2019	717
2018	722
2017	722
2016	440
2015	465
2014	477
2013	458
2012	410
2011	402
2010	363
2009	339
2008	316
2007	292
2006	272
2005	290
2004	289
2003	294
2002	305
2001	364
2000	303
1999	310
1998	303
1997	284
1996	261
1995	256
1994	267
1993	264
1992	261
1991	251
1990	251
1989	257
1988	245
1987	253

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School
2023	31
2022	54
2021	52
2020	53
2019	53
2018	48
2017	48
2016	29
2015	29
2014	31
2013	30
2012	29
2011	26
2010	24
2009	25
2008	26
2007	37
2006	22
2005	22
2004	22
2003	22
2002	22
2001	23
2000	21
1999	20
1998	18
1997	17
1996	18
1995	18
1994	17
1993	15
1992	14
1991	15
1990	14
1989	14
1988	13
1987	14

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1950

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Arcadia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Arcadia Elementary School is 0.53, 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.

This School

State Level (SC)

#875 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School
2023	#875
2022	#959
2021	#939
2019	#943
2018	#1007
2017	#1062
2016	#940
2015	#940
2014	#550
2013	#630
2012	#676

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

43%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	37%	43%	39%
2022	27%	41%	38%
2021	20%	39%	33%
2019	32%	46%	41%
2018	31%	45%	39%
2017	23%	44%	38%
2016	32%	46%	40%
2015	38%	51%	49%
2014	67%	68%	67%
2013	67%	70%	71%
2012	67%	71%	72%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

20-24%

52%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2022	22%	52%	45%
2021	18%	48%	42%
2019	24%	48%	44%
2018	15%	45%	39%
2017	12%	43%	36%
2016	21%	46%	39%
2015	20%	42%	40%
2014	72%	72%	71%
2013	72%	74%	75%
2012	67%	72%	72%
2011	67%	71%	72%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-34%

50%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2022	32%	50%	40%
2021	12%	48%	41%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	12:1	14:1	15:1
2022	12:1	14:1	15:1
2021	12:1	14:1	15:1
2020	14:1	15:1	16:1
2019	14:1	15:1	16:1
2018	15:1	16:1	16:1
2017	15:1	15:1	16:1
2016	15:1	16:1	16:1
2015	16:1	16:1	16:1
2014	15:1	16:1	16:1
2013	15:1	16:1	16:1
2012	14:1	16:1	16:1
2011	15:1	16:1	16:1
2010	15:1	16:1	15:1
2009	14:1	15:1	15:1
2008	12:1	15:1	15:1
2007	8:1	10:1	11:1
2006	12:1	15:1	14:1
2005	13:1	15:1	15:1
2004	13:1	16:1	15:1
2003	13:1	15:1	15:1
2002	14:1	15:1	15:1
2001	16:1	15:1	16:1
2000	14:1	15:1	15:1
1999	16:1	15:1	16:1
1998	17:1	16:1	16:1
1997	17:1	16:1	16:1
1996	15:1	16:1	16:1
1995	14:1	17:1	17:1
1994	16:1	17:1	17:1
1993	18:1	17:1	17:1
1992	19:1	17:1	17:1
1991	17:1	17:1	17:1
1990	18:1	17:1	18:1
1989	18:1	18:1	18:1
1988	19:1	18:1	18:1
1987	18:1	18:1	18:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	2%	2%	3%
2022	1%	2%	3%
2021	1%	2%	3%
2020	2%	2%	3%
2019	2%	2%	3%
2018	1%	2%	4%
2017	1%	2%	4%
2015	1%	2%	3%
2014	1%	2%	4%
2013	2%	2%	5%
2012	1%	1%	4%
2011	1%	2%	4%
2010	2%	3%	5%
2009	2%	3%	5%
2008	2%	2%	6%
2007	2%	1%	5%
2006	2%	1%	5%
2005	3%	1%	4%
2004	2%	2%	5%
2003	3%	2%	4%
2002	3%	2%	4%
2001	2%	1%	4%
2000	3%	1%	3%
1999	4%	2%	5%
1998	2%	2%	4%
1997	2%	2%	3%
1996	2%	2%	3%
1995	2%	2%	2%
1994	2%	1%	2%
1993	3%	2%	4%
1992	2%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

66%

14%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	65%	13%	22%
2022	52%	12%	22%
2021	58%	11%	22%
2020	52%	10%	20%
2019	52%	10%	20%
2018	54%	9%	18%
2017	54%	9%	18%
2016	68%	9%	18%
2015	67%	8%	17%
2014	67%	8%	16%
2013	64%	7%	15%
2012	68%	7%	15%
2011	63%	7%	14%
2010	58%	6%	13%
2009	57%	5%	12%
2008	61%	6%	11%
2007	55%	5%	10%
2006	47%	4%	9%
2005	43%	4%	8%
2004	39%	3%	7%
2003	35%	3%	6%
2002	29%	2%	5%
2001	24%	2%	4%
2000	18%	2%	3%
1999	11%	2%	3%
1998	8%	1%	1%
1997	7%	1%	1%
1996	7%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

14%

31%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	18%	31%	30%
2022	20%	32%	30%
2021	19%	33%	30%
2020	21%	33%	30%
2019	21%	33%	30%
2018	20%	34%	30%
2017	20%	34%	30%
2016	16%	34%	31%
2015	14%	35%	31%
2014	17%	35%	31%
2013	18%	35%	30%
2012	13%	36%	30%
2011	14%	36%	30%
2010	18%	38%	32%
2009	17%	39%	32%
2008	18%	39%	31%
2007	19%	40%	31%
2006	20%	41%	31%
2005	20%	41%	31%
2004	22%	41%	30%
2003	23%	41%	29%
2002	22%	41%	28%
2001	25%	42%	28%
2000	27%	42%	27%
1999	26%	41%	25%
1998	29%	42%	24%
1997	27%	41%	23%
1996	26%	41%	22%
1995	24%	41%	21%
1994	24%	41%	20%
1993	31%	41%	20%
1992	30%	41%	20%
1991	26%	41%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

13%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	12%	48%	39%
2022	19%	48%	39%
2021	17%	49%	39%
2020	18%	50%	42%
2019	18%	50%	42%
2018	20%	51%	44%
2017	20%	51%	44%
2016	13%	52%	45%
2015	16%	52%	45%
2014	14%	52%	46%
2013	14%	53%	47%
2012	15%	53%	47%
2011	16%	53%	48%
2010	20%	53%	50%
2009	22%	53%	50%
2008	19%	53%	52%
2007	23%	54%	54%
2006	29%	54%	55%
2005	34%	54%	56%
2004	36%	54%	58%
2003	38%	54%	61%
2002	46%	55%	63%
2001	48%	55%	64%
2000	52%	55%	67%
1999	59%	55%	67%
1998	61%	55%	71%
1997	64%	56%	73%
1996	65%	56%	74%
1995	69%	56%	76%
1994	69%	57%	77%
1993	64%	57%	73%
1992	67%	57%	77%
1991	72%	57%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	3%	6%	6%
2022	8%	6%	6%
2021	5%	5%	6%
2020	7%	5%	5%
2019	7%	5%	5%
2018	5%	4%	4%
2017	5%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	3%
2015	2%	3%	4%
2014	1%	3%	3%
2013	2%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.67

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	0.53	0.66	0.71
2022	0.65	0.66	0.71
2021	0.60	0.64	0.71
2020	0.65	0.63	0.70
2019	0.65	0.63	0.70
2018	0.63	0.62	0.68
2017	0.63	0.62	0.68
2016	0.50	0.61	0.68
2015	0.51	0.61	0.67
2014	0.51	0.61	0.67
2013	0.54	0.60	0.67
2012	0.50	0.59	0.67
2011	0.56	0.59	0.66
2010	0.60	0.58	0.64
2009	0.60	0.57	0.63
2008	0.58	0.57	0.62
2007	0.61	0.55	0.61
2006	0.66	0.54	0.59
2005	0.67	0.54	0.58
2004	0.68	0.54	0.57
2003	0.69	0.54	0.55
2002	0.66	0.53	0.53
2001	0.66	0.53	0.51
2000	0.63	0.53	0.48
1999	0.58	0.53	0.46
1998	0.54	0.53	0.44
1997	0.52	0.52	0.41
1996	0.51	0.52	0.41
1995	0.47	0.52	0.38
1994	0.47	0.51	0.36
1993	0.50	0.51	0.38
1992	0.47	0.51	0.36
1991	0.42	0.51	0.35

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

67%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2023	100%	67%	72%
2022	100%	60%	64%
2021	100%	59%	59%
2020	59%	58%	54%
2019	59%	58%	54%
2018	100%	64%	62%
2017	100%	64%	62%
2016	77%	55%	48%
2015	78%	50%	45%
2014	86%	51%	50%
2013	90%	51%	51%
2012	83%	50%	46%
2011	60%	48%	38%
2010	77%	47%	40%
2009	72%	45%	39%
2008	80%	44%	40%
2007	76%	44%	40%
2006	72%	44%	37%
2005	75%	44%	38%
2004	76%	43%	36%
2003	71%	42%	33%
2002	79%	41%	33%
2001	65%	39%	28%
2000	68%	40%	27%
1999	63%	39%	26%
1998	70%	42%	25%
1997	68%	40%	23%
1996	68%	40%	25%
1995	70%	40%	22%
1994	65%	39%	23%
1993	65%	38%	21%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (15-16)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2016)
Year	Arcadia Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 06 School District
2016	4%	5%	6%
2015	2%	6%	6%
2014	3%	6%	7%
2013	5%	7%	9%
2012	6%	7%	7%
2011	6%	6%	6%
2010	6%	7%	8%
2009	8%	8%	10%
2008	9%	8%	9%
2007	11%	8%	9%
2006	9%	8%	9%
2005	11%	8%	8%
2004	8%	8%	7%
2003	11%	8%	7%
2002	8%	8%	7%
2001	10%	8%	8%
2000	12%	7%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Spartanburg 06 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes

School Mascot: Gators

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcadia Elementary School's ranking?

Arcadia Elementary School is ranked #875 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.

What schools are Arcadia Elementary School often compared to?

Arcadia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).

How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?

382 students attend Arcadia Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Arcadia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcadia Elementary School?

Arcadia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Arcadia Elementary School offer ?

Arcadia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Arcadia Elementary School part of?

Arcadia Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.

School Reviews
Review Arcadia Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.