Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Summary:

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is a public elementary school in Wagener, South Carolina, serving 472 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Aiken 01 school district.

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.46% White, 41.74% African American, 3.39% Hispanic, and 6.99% two or more races. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of South Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly true for African American and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, who perform in the bottom 10-20% of the state. The school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate suggests it may be facing resource challenges that impact its ability to support student learning.

While Cyril B. Busbee Elementary shares some similarities with nearby schools, such as Deerfield Elementary and Carolina Springs Elementary, its academic performance is consistently lower. This raises questions about the unique factors contributing to the school's struggles, which may present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes, particularly in addressing the equity gaps within the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

20 A.L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164

(803) 564-1000

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
525^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.2%

African American:

33.8%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 19^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), African American (33.8%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is 13.9. 12 elementary schools in the Aiken 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cyril B. Busbee Elementary employs 33 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cyril B. Busbee Elementary 525^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cyril B. Busbee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Aiken 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken 01 39^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	38.25	408^th	643	36.5%
2021	22.33	481^st	622	22.7%
2022	11.66	567^th	625	9.3%
2023	21.34	521^st	644	19.1%
2024	19.77	525^th	638	17.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	41.92	371^st	600	38.2%
2021	27.48	437^th	580	24.7%
2022	11.55	563^rd	600	6.2%
2023	20.07	515^th	608	15.3%
2024	18.14	519^th	599	13.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	31.38	430^th	588	26.9%
2021	26.11	414^th	554	25.3%
2022	13.68	503^rd	573	12.2%
2023	27.91	428^th	580	26.2%
2024	26.54	427^th	565	24.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	41.96	357^th	590	39.5%
2021	17.29	462^nd	561	17.6%
2022	9.46	542^nd	579	6.4%
2023	16.07	503^rd	582	13.6%
2024	12.91	507^th	568	10.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	44.87	241^st	421	42.8%
2021	26.47	282^nd	350	19.4%
2022	11.14	387^th	393	1.5%
2023	10.14	390^th	394	1.0%
2024	20.18	337^th	369	8.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	28.02	363^rd	472	23.1%
2021	12.55	403^rd	439	8.2%
2022	7.93	435^th	455	4.4%
2023	13.26	417^th	463	9.9%
2024	17.26	391^st	441	11.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	214	218	11	1	30	0	474
2020	208	218	10	2	27	0	465
2021	209	192	18	2	29	1	451
2022	232	192	21	1	31	0	477
2023	224	197	16	2	33	0	472
2024	236	156	28	4	37	0	461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	474	33.5	14.1	100
2020	465	34.0	13.6	100
2021	451	28.8	15.6	100
2022	477	33.6	14.1	100
2023	472	35.6	13.2	100
2024	461	33.0	13.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	474	33.5	14.1	100
2020	465	34.0	13.6	100
2021	451	28.8	15.6	100
2022	477	33.6	14.1	100
2023	472	35.6	13.2	100
2024	461	33.0	13.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 408^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 521^st of 644 Elementary schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	40.9	43.1	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)	51	51.6	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	45.4	58.5	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)	54.3	48.5	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	47	24.4	22.6%
4th Grade Science (Aiken 01)	54.8	42.8	12%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	34.9	32.5	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)	46.8	53.9	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	51.6	24.3	27.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)	46.5	40.7	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	33.3	27.9	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)	39.2	49.1	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cyril B. Busbee Elementary)	28.9	17.8	11.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)	45.3	36.1	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	472	0.4%
African American	218	197	9.6%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	214	224	4.7%
Two or More Races	30	33	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 A.L. Corbett Circle	Wagener	29164	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 564-1000	461	33	13.9	100.0%	236 (51.2%)	156 (33.8%)	28 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	19.8	525^th of 638 public elementary schools	17.7%		21.3	521^st of 644 public elementary schools	19.1%	4	27.5	43.7	35.5	48.6	26.7	19.3
Pelion Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1202 Pine Street	Pelion	29123	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-2000	632	52	12.2	100.0%	419 (66.3%)	45 (7.1%)	118 (18.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	21.2	509^th of 638 public elementary schools	20.2%		14.4	566^th of 644 public elementary schools	12.1%	57	46.6	38.8	40.2	37.7	28.0	19.6	$16,133	$1,868	$683	$2,550	$12,317	$1,266	$13,583
Forts Pond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7350 Fish Hatchery Road	Pelion	29123	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-2500	505	43	11.7	100.0%	317 (62.8%)	35 (6.9%)	110 (21.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.5%)	20.7	516^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.1%		29.5	450^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.1%	66	39.8	37.3	39.3	34.9	23.9	33.3	$14,630	$1,485	$789	$2,274	$11,185	$1,171	$12,356
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1411 Bedford Avenue	North	29112	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 247-2184	223	14	16.3	100.0%	91 (40.8%)	110 (49.3%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	45.4	351^st of 638 public elementary schools	45.0%		23.8	499^th of 644 public elementary schools	22.5%	148	44.4	62.9	54.6	44.4	55.5	27.2	$15,700	$1,937	$1,081	$3,018	$11,326	$1,356	$12,682
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3773 Charleston Highway	Aiken	29801	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 641-2560	445	34	13.0	100.0%	179 (40.2%)	82 (18.4%)	135 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.0%)	31.4	437^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.5%		42.9	361^st of 644 public elementary schools	43.9%	76	36.5	58.4	37.5	27.1	61.5	25.0	$13,244	$1,794	$735	$2,528	$9,746	$970	$10,716
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4441	188	13	14.0	100.0%	31 (16.5%)	137 (72.9%)	5 (2.7%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	3.7	637^th of 638 public elementary schools	0.2%		14.5	565^th of 644 public elementary schools	12.3%	72	20.0		10.0	20.0		13.3	$15,988	$1,169	$503	$1,672	$12,682	$1,634	$14,316
Carolina Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6340 Platt Springs Road	Lexington	29073	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-5100	750	61	12.3	60.1%	375 (50.0%)	229 (30.5%)	67 (8.9%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.7%)	53.8	294^th of 638 public elementary schools	53.9%		51.8	302^nd of 644 public elementary schools	53.1%	8	55.5	55.6	48.1	57.3	62.7	35.9	$11,929	$810	$657	$1,466	$9,461	$1,001	$10,463
Sandhills Elementary	Public	3-4	130 Lewis Rast Road	Swansea	29160	Lexington County	Lexington 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 490-7003	474	34	13.9	100.0%	229 (48.3%)	78 (16.5%)	135 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	28.8	455^th of 638 public elementary schools	28.7%		17.5	545^th of 644 public elementary schools	15.4%	90	47.5	35.0		49.4	31.9		$12,210	$964	$1,571	$2,535	$8,299	$1,376	$9,675
Sandhills Primary	Public	1-2	140 Lewis Rast Road	Swansea	29160	Lexington County	Lexington 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 490-7002	510	38	13.6	100.0%	278 (54.5%)	105 (20.6%)	100 (19.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)								(n/a)							$13,688	$1,218	$2,064	$3,282	$9,268	$1,138	$10,406
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	135 Lewis Rast Road	Swansea	29160		Lexington 04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 490-7001	533	38	14.1	100.0%	327 (61.4%)	143 (26.8%)	25 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.6%)	10 (1.9%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$12,713	$3,272	$1,192	$4,464	$7,188	$1,061	$8,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyril B. Busbee Elementary

What district is Cyril B. Busbee Elementary in?

Aiken 01

What is the racial makeup of Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?

Students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary are 51% White, 34% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Cyril B. Busbee Elementary.

Is Cyril B. Busbee Elementary a good school?

Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.7% of South Carolina elementary schools.

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