Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Summary:

Brooklyn Springs Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lancaster, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 401. The school is part of the Lancaster 01 School District, which is ranked 30 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brooklyn Springs Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic achievement, with consistently low performance and wide disparities in racial and socioeconomic outcomes compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (49.88%) and Hispanic (22.44%) students compared to the nearby schools, such as Van Wyck Elementary, Buford Elementary, and Heath Springs Elementary, which tend to have a higher percentage of white students. Additionally, Brooklyn Springs Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from low-income households, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the higher spending per student at Brooklyn Springs Elementary ($12,947 in 2022-2023), the school's academic outcomes remain significantly lower than the district and state averages, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in South Carolina for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages, suggesting that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap. Further analysis and collaboration with the district and community stakeholders may be needed to identify and implement effective strategies to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1637 Billings Drive
       Lancaster, SC  29720


(803) 283-8471

District: Lancaster 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,947 Help


Students who attend Brooklyn Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle
High:    Lancaster High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.8%
Hispanic:
25.7%
White:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Brooklyn Springs Elementary ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.88. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Brooklyn Springs Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.8%), Hispanic (25.7%), White (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Springs Elementary is 11.9, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Springs Elementary is $12,947, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Springs Elementary 602nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Brooklyn Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lancaster 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster 01 30th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brooklyn Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.53 440th 542 18.8%
2004 25.56 451st 550 18.0%
2005 22.59 477th 557 14.4%
2006 27.63 448th 559 19.9%
2007 32.71 433rd 566 23.5%
2008 30.60 447th 577 22.5%
2009 21.52 503rd 580 13.3%
2010 17.66 534th 589 9.3%
2011 14.67 549th 597 8.0%
2012 10.82 556th 594 6.4%
2013 4.96 585th 599 2.3%
2014 8.19 608th 630 3.5%
2015 12.45 606th 638 5.0%
2016 13.38 572nd 619 7.6%
2017 13.12 587th 639 8.1%
2018 11.72 579th 624 7.2%
2019 5.94 625th 643 2.8%
2021 4.89 619th 622 0.5%
2022 6.46 612th 625 2.1%
2023 11.93 586th 644 9.0%
2024 9.88 602nd 638 5.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.82 75th 82 8.5%
2019 29.57 75th 104 27.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.26 536th 588 8.8%
2019 8.63 582nd 600 3.0%
2021 6.13 576th 580 0.7%
2022 7.74 589th 600 1.8%
2023 17.14 531st 608 12.7%
2024 12.28 565th 599 5.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.92 547th 570 4.0%
2019 5.81 576th 588 2.0%
2021 4.69 550th 554 0.7%
2022 9.22 538th 573 6.1%
2023 17.17 503rd 580 13.3%
2024 14.24 510th 565 9.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.08 515th 571 9.8%
2019 6.26 580th 590 1.7%
2021 4.45 555th 561 1.1%
2022 4.31 577th 579 0.3%
2023 8.27 552nd 582 5.2%
2024 6.68 552nd 568 2.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.33 396th 412 3.9%
2019 6.80 418th 421 0.7%
2021 8.89 349th 350 0.3%
2022 13.74 378th 393 3.8%
2023 23.29 341st 394 13.5%
2024 21.32 329th 369 10.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.90 93rd 104 10.6%
2019 19.93 98th 116 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.47 469th 472 0.6%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 167 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 246 159 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 258 175 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 271 177 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 257 192 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 262 174 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 400 273 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1995 391 300 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 693
1996 391 300 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 693
1997 425 335 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1998 392 347 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1999 387 314 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2000 365 339 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2001 379 321 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2002 323 317 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 323 317 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 285 255 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 255 266 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 237 255 1 92 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2007 209 253 2 109 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2008 216 213 1 132 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 192 220 2 111 5 n/a n/a 3 533
2010 158 188 0 103 2 n/a n/a 5 456
2011 128 176 0 121 0 0 15 0 440
2012 128 183 1 122 0 0 10 0 444
2013 131 214 1 112 0 0 16 0 474
2014 139 221 0 110 2 0 21 0 493
2015 128 255 0 105 0 0 24 0 512
2016 138 248 0 103 0 0 19 0 508
2017 135 253 0 117 0 0 27 0 532
2018 117 234 0 116 1 0 24 0 492
2019 106 238 0 97 1 0 21 0 463
2020 97 246 0 89 0 0 18 0 450
2021 94 206 0 94 0 0 26 0 420
2022 87 201 0 88 0 0 22 0 398
2023 92 200 0 90 0 0 19 0 401
2024 91 184 0 101 0 0 17 0 393

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brooklyn Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 23.2 18.2 n/a
1989 405 21.5 18.8 n/a
1990 433 19.7 21.9 n/a
1991 448 23.5 19.0 33.5
1992 450 23.1 19.4 34.9
1993 436 20.0 21.8 36
1994 676 37.4 18.1 45.3
1995 693 35.8 19.4 47.9
1996 693 35.8 19.4 47.9
1997 766 38.8 19.7 51
1998 743 42.8 17.4 54
1999 715 42.8 16.7 63.2
2000 719 42.8 16.8 64.1
2001 729 43.8 16.6 67.9
2002 694 43.0 16.1 71.8
2003 694 43.0 16.1 71.8
2004 615 40.0 15.4 74
2005 607 41.0 14.8 77.8
2006 585 40.0 14.6 77.1
2007 574 64.0 9.0 78.6
2008 565 39.0 14.5 81.1
2009 533 39.0 13.7 84.9
2010 456 34.0 13.4 88.9
2011 440 26.0 16.9 90.5
2012 444 26.0 17.0 90.5
2013 474 27.0 17.5 94.9
2014 493 28.0 17.6 91.3
2015 512 28.0 18.2 75.6
2016 508 32.0 15.8 93.1
2017 532 31.0 17.1 100
2018 492 32.0 15.3 100
2019 463 34.0 13.6 91.6
2020 450 35.0 12.8 99.3
2021 420 35.3 11.8 92.1
2022 398 30.3 13.1 100
2023 401 29.0 13.7 100
2024 393 32.8 11.9 100

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 Brooklyn Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 23.2 18.2 n/a
1989 405 21.5 18.8 n/a
1990 433 19.7 21.9 n/a
1991 448 23.5 19.0 33.5
1992 450 23.1 19.4 34.9
1993 436 20.0 21.8 36
1994 676 37.4 18.1 45.3
1995 693 35.8 19.4 47.9
1996 693 35.8 19.4 47.9
1997 766 38.8 19.7 51
1998 743 42.8 17.4 54
1999 715 42.8 16.7 63.2
2000 719 42.8 16.8 64.1
2001 729 43.8 16.6 67.9
2002 694 43.0 16.1 71.8
2003 694 43.0 16.1 71.8
2004 615 40.0 15.4 74
2005 607 41.0 14.8 77.8
2006 585 40.0 14.6 77.1
2007 574 64.0 9.0 78.6
2008 565 39.0 14.5 81.1
2009 533 39.0 13.7 84.9
2010 456 34.0 13.4 88.9
2011 440 26.0 16.9 90.5
2012 444 26.0 17.0 90.5
2013 474 27.0 17.5 94.9
2014 493 28.0 17.6 91.3
2015 512 28.0 18.2 75.6
2016 508 32.0 15.8 93.1
2017 532 31.0 17.1 100
2018 492 32.0 15.3 100
2019 463 34.0 13.6 91.6
2020 450 35.0 12.8 99.3
2021 420 35.3 11.8 92.1
2022 398 30.3 13.1 100
2023 401 29.0 13.7 100
2024 393 32.8 11.9 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brooklyn Springs Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,203 (12.5%) $169 (1.8%) $1,372 (14.3%) $6,979 (72.5%) $1,270 (13.2%) $8,249 (85.7%) $9,621
2020 $1,279 (11.3%) $181 (1.6%) $1,460 (12.8%) $8,400 (73.9%) $1,508 (13.3%) $9,908 (87.2%) $11,368
2021 $1,387 (11.5%) $322 (2.7%) $1,709 (14.1%) $9,085 (75.1%) $1,298 (10.7%) $10,383 (85.9%) $12,093
2022 $1,485 (12.0%) $397 (3.2%) $1,882 (15.2%) $9,437 (76.4%) $1,034 (8.4%) $10,470 (84.8%) $12,352
2023 $1,338 (10.3%) $648 (5.0%) $1,986 (15.3%) $9,697 (74.9%) $1,264 (9.8%) $10,961 (84.7%) $12,947

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooklyn Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 625th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 586th of 644 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)12.630.5
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster 01)50.357.8
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)16.328.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster 01)61.565.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)1814.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Lancaster 01)52.652.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)27.430.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster 01)51.458.8
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)20.916.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster 01)57.855.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)16.728.3
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster 01)43.462.3
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brooklyn Springs Elementary)14.432
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster 01)46.558.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463401
 13.4%
African American238200
 16%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic9790
 7.2%
Pacific Islander00
White10692
 13.2%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.6%100%
 8.4%


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Students who attend Brooklyn Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Lancaster High

Brooklyn Springs Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Brooklyn Springs Elementary.

Students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary are 47% African American, 26% Hispanic, 23% White, 4% Two or more races.


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