Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. C. Moore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. C. Moore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A. C. Moore Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
A. C. Moore 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 diversity score of A. C. Moore Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#594 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
32%
31%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
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 A. C. Moore Elementary School's ranking?
A. C. Moore Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. C. Moore Elementary School often compared to?
A. C. Moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosewood 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend A. C. Moore Elementary School?
224 students attend A. C. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of A. C. Moore Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. C. Moore Elementary School?
A. C. Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. C. Moore Elementary School offer ?
A. C. Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. C. Moore Elementary School part of?
A. C. Moore Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is A. C. Moore Elementary School located?
A. C. Moore Elementary School is located in the Hollywood Rose Hill neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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