Summary:
The 29114 zip code is home to a single public magnet elementary school, Olanta Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with 199 students. The school is part of the Florence 03 school district, which is ranked 60 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 1-star rating.
Olanta Elementary's performance is consistently below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 50% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 55.6% in the district and 61.8% statewide. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which is higher than the state average. Despite spending $16,920 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1, Olanta Elementary is not seeing commensurate improvements in academic outcomes.
The data suggests that Olanta Elementary is a struggling school that is underperforming compared to district and state averages across several key metrics. With 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which can present unique challenges in terms of student support and resources. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges will be crucial for improving the educational opportunities and outcomes for its students.
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