Prosperity-rikard Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

Home > South Carolina > Newberry County > Prosperity

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School

381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prosperity-rikard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 390 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: Top 50% in SC
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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

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

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

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

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

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
Pre-K	25
Kind	65
1	56
2	67
3	52
4	61
5	64

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

390 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
2023	375
2022	373
2021	374
2020	367
2019	367
2018	388
2017	388
2016	411
2015	384
2014	363
2013	364
2012	332
2011	361
2010	467
2009	517
2008	502
2007	523
2006	507
2005	490
2004	477
2003	481
2002	445
2001	432
2000	438
1999	439
1998	396
1997	362
1996	184
1995	226
1994	217
1993	227
1992	240
1991	243
1990	234
1989	169
1988	153
1987	174

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

29 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
2023	28
2022	30
2021	28
2020	27
2019	27
2018	28
2017	28
2016	28
2015	25
2014	22
2013	22
2012	22
2011	24
2010	31
2009	33
2008	35
2007	50
2006	38
2005	36
2004	34
2003	32
2002	32
2001	31
2000	26
1999	24
1998	23
1997	16
1996	11
1995	12
1994	11
1993	12
1992	14
1991	13
1990	13
1989	10
1988	10
1987	11

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 Calendar

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

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

The of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is 0.63, 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)

#535 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
2023	#535
2022	#476
2021	#459
2019	#385
2018	#497
2017	#501
2016	#465
2015	#589
2014	#371
2013	#328
2012	#365

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.

45-49%

43%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	47%	43%	38%
2022	52%	41%	38%
2021	47%	39%	32%
2019	62%	46%	44%
2018	57%	45%	44%
2017	47%	44%	43%
2016	55%	46%	43%
2015	57%	51%	51%
2014	82%	68%	67%
2013	77%	70%	68%
2012	77%	71%	69%

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.

45-49%

52%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2022	47%	52%	45%
2021	42%	48%	40%
2019	47%	48%	41%
2018	37%	45%	44%
2017	42%	43%	37%
2016	42%	46%	40%
2015	27%	42%	37%
2014	72%	72%	67%
2013	82%	74%	69%
2012	77%	72%	66%
2011	67%	71%	63%

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.

60-69%

50%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2022	64%	50%	44%
2021	54%	48%	44%

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	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	13:1	14:1	13:1
2022	12:1	14:1	12:1
2021	13:1	14:1	13:1
2020	14:1	15:1	13:1
2019	14:1	15:1	13:1
2018	14:1	16:1	14:1
2017	14:1	15:1	14:1
2016	15:1	16:1	14:1
2015	15:1	16:1	14:1
2014	17:1	16:1	14:1
2013	17:1	16:1	14:1
2012	15:1	16:1	14:1
2011	15:1	16:1	14:1
2010	15:1	16:1	14:1
2009	16:1	15:1	14:1
2008	14:1	15:1	14:1
2007	10:1	10:1	10:1
2006	13:1	15:1	13:1
2005	14:1	15:1	14:1
2004	14:1	16:1	14:1
2003	15:1	15:1	13:1
2002	14:1	15:1	14:1
2001	14:1	15:1	14:1
2000	17:1	15:1	14:1
1999	18:1	15:1	15:1
1998	17:1	16:1	15:1
1997	23:1	16:1	16:1
1996	17:1	16:1	16:1
1995	19:1	17:1	16:1
1994	20:1	17:1	17:1
1993	18:1	17:1	17:1
1992	18:1	17:1	17:1
1991	18:1	17:1	19:1
1990	19:1	17:1	18:1
1989	17:1	18:1	19:1
1988	16:1	18:1	19:1
1987	16:1	18:1	19:1

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

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2014)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2014	1%	2%
2013	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%	1%
1995	1%	2%
1988	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.

Hispanic

13%

14%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	11%	13%	18%
2022	9%	12%	18%
2021	9%	11%	18%
2020	7%	10%	16%
2019	7%	10%	16%
2018	7%	9%	15%
2017	7%	9%	15%
2016	10%	9%	15%
2015	9%	8%	14%
2014	9%	8%	14%
2013	8%	7%	13%
2012	8%	7%	13%
2011	7%	7%	12%
2010	3%	6%	12%
2009	4%	5%	11%
2008	3%	6%	11%
2007	3%	5%	10%
2006	3%	4%	9%
2005	3%	4%	9%
2004	2%	3%	7%
2003	1%	3%	6%

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

30%

31%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	30%	31%	34%
2022	29%	32%	34%
2021	26%	33%	34%
2020	25%	33%	34%
2019	25%	33%	34%
2018	26%	34%	35%
2017	26%	34%	35%
2016	28%	34%	36%
2015	29%	35%	36%
2014	30%	35%	36%
2013	28%	35%	37%
2012	26%	36%	37%
2011	27%	36%	38%
2010	31%	38%	40%
2009	30%	39%	42%
2008	29%	39%	42%
2007	28%	40%	43%
2006	31%	41%	44%
2005	32%	41%	45%
2004	37%	41%	47%
2003	43%	41%	48%
2002	46%	41%	49%
2001	48%	42%	49%
2000	50%	42%	50%
1999	49%	41%	50%
1998	55%	42%	50%
1997	55%	41%	49%
1996	54%	41%	49%
1995	50%	41%	48%
1994	48%	41%	47%
1993	48%	41%	47%
1992	54%	41%	47%
1991	47%	41%	47%

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

52%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	55%	48%	43%
2022	59%	48%	43%
2021	62%	49%	44%
2020	63%	50%	46%
2019	63%	50%	46%
2018	60%	51%	46%
2017	60%	51%	46%
2016	57%	52%	46%
2015	58%	52%	47%
2014	56%	52%	47%
2013	59%	53%	48%
2012	63%	53%	48%
2011	66%	53%	49%
2010	66%	53%	48%
2009	66%	53%	47%
2008	68%	53%	47%
2007	69%	54%	47%
2006	66%	54%	47%
2005	65%	54%	46%
2004	61%	54%	46%
2003	56%	54%	46%
2002	53%	55%	46%
2001	52%	55%	47%
2000	50%	55%	47%
1999	51%	55%	48%
1998	44%	55%	48%
1997	44%	56%	51%
1996	45%	56%	50%
1995	49%	56%	52%
1994	52%	57%	53%
1993	52%	57%	53%

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	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	4%	6%	5%
2022	3%	6%	5%
2021	3%	5%	4%
2020	5%	5%	4%
2019	5%	5%	4%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%	3%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	2%

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

0.63

0.67

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	0.60	0.66	0.67
2022	0.56	0.66	0.67
2021	0.54	0.64	0.66
2020	0.54	0.63	0.66
2019	0.54	0.63	0.66
2018	0.57	0.62	0.65
2017	0.57	0.62	0.65
2016	0.59	0.61	0.64
2015	0.58	0.61	0.64
2014	0.60	0.61	0.63
2013	0.58	0.60	0.63
2012	0.53	0.59	0.62
2011	0.49	0.59	0.61
2010	0.47	0.58	0.60
2009	0.48	0.57	0.60
2008	0.46	0.57	0.59
2007	0.45	0.55	0.58
2006	0.47	0.54	0.58
2005	0.48	0.54	0.58
2004	0.50	0.54	0.57
2003	0.51	0.54	0.56
2002	0.51	0.53	0.55
2001	0.51	0.53	0.54
2000	0.51	0.53	0.53
1999	0.50	0.53	0.53
1998	0.51	0.53	0.52
1997	0.51	0.52	0.51
1996	0.51	0.52	0.51
1995	0.52	0.52	0.51
1994	0.51	0.51	0.50
1993	0.50	0.51	0.51
1992	0.51	0.51	0.52
1991	0.51	0.51	0.51

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	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2023	100%	67%	85%
2022	100%	60%	81%
2021	100%	59%	77%
2020	100%	58%	80%
2019	100%	58%	80%
2018	100%	64%	79%
2017	100%	64%	79%
2016	60%	55%	61%
2015	50%	50%	59%
2014	51%	51%	59%
2013	52%	51%	59%
2012	48%	50%	57%
2011	51%	48%	58%
2010	45%	47%	55%
2009	44%	45%	54%
2008	36%	44%	52%
2007	42%	44%	53%
2006	40%	44%	53%
2005	36%	44%	51%
2004	35%	43%	49%
2003	45%	42%	49%
2002	46%	41%	49%
2001	49%	39%	49%
2000	48%	40%	49%
1999	49%	39%	47%
1998	60%	42%	49%
1997	58%	40%	47%
1996	58%	40%	43%
1995	46%	40%	43%
1994	44%	39%	43%
1993	44%	38%	42%

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	Prosperity-rikard Elementary School	South Carolina	Newberry 01 School District
2016	7%	5%	6%
2015	8%	6%	7%
2014	12%	6%	8%
2013	9%	7%	7%
2012	8%	7%	7%
2011	7%	6%	6%
2010	9%	7%	8%
2009	10%	8%	8%
2008	11%	8%	8%
2007	7%	8%	8%
2006	8%	8%	8%
2005	9%	8%	9%
2004	12%	8%	9%
2003	10%	8%	10%
2002	11%	8%	9%
2001	12%	8%	10%
2000	16%	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

Newberry 01 School District

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

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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

What is Prosperity-rikard Elementary School's ranking?

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is ranked #535 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.

What schools are Prosperity-rikard Elementary School often compared to?

Prosperity-rikard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Mountain Elementary School, Reuben Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).

How many students attend Prosperity-rikard Elementary School?

390 students attend Prosperity-rikard Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Prosperity-rikard Elementary School?

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

What grades does Prosperity-rikard Elementary School offer ?

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Prosperity-rikard Elementary School part of?

Prosperity-rikard Elementary School is part of Newberry 01 School District.

School Reviews
Review Prosperity-rikard 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 390 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: Top 50%
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education