How many students attend Reuben Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 155 students attended Reuben Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Reuben Elementary?

Students at Reuben Elementary are 50% White, 28% African American, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Reuben Elementary attend?

Students who attend Reuben Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Newberry Middle High : Newberry High

Reuben Elementary

Summary:

Reuben Elementary is a public elementary school in Newberry, South Carolina, serving 153 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Newberry 01 school district, which is ranked 34 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Reuben Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 49.02% non-White students, a higher percentage than nearby schools. The school outperforms the district and state in 4th-grade science and English Language Arts proficiency, but lags behind in 3rd-grade core subjects. With a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, Reuben Elementary serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, and its low-income student subgroup ranks in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools. The school's per-student spending of $15,730 is significantly higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than nearby schools in the Newberry 01 district.

Reuben Elementary's academic performance is a mix of strengths and weaknesses, suggesting the school may be focusing resources on specific grade levels or subject areas. The high percentage of low-income students and lower ranking for this subgroup indicate the school faces unique challenges in supporting its diverse student population. The district's allocation of additional resources to Reuben Elementary, as evidenced by the high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, suggests an effort to address these needs. However, the school's performance on 3rd-grade state assessments presents an opportunity for improvement, particularly in supporting the learning needs of its economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108

(803) 321-2664

District: Newberry 01

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,730

Students who attend Reuben Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Newberry Middle
High:	Newberry High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 155

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

African American:

27.7%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reuben Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.14. (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 Reuben Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Newberry 01 School District. Student population at Reuben Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), African American (27.7%), Hispanic (14.8%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reuben Elementary is 18, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Newberry 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Reuben Elementary employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reuben Elementary is $15,730, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Newberry 01 School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Reuben Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newberry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Newberry 01 32^nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reuben Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Reuben Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	51.23	292^nd	542	46.1%
2004	52.70	289^th	550	47.5%
2005	59.98	243^rd	557	56.4%
2006	46.51	335^th	559	40.1%
2007	43.23	369^th	566	34.8%
2008	47.59	343^rd	577	40.6%
2009	48.43	323^rd	580	44.3%
2010	55.16	284^th	589	51.8%
2011	59.32	256^th	597	57.1%
2012	71.20	155^th	594	73.9%
2013	62.89	231^st	599	61.4%
2014	72.22	156^th	630	75.2%
2015	40.79	384^th	638	39.8%
2016	42.40	363^rd	619	41.4%
2017	38.96	387^th	639	39.4%
2018	29.35	446^th	624	28.5%
2019	34.12	430^th	643	33.1%
2022	49.22	312^th	625	50.1%
2023	50.14	312^th	644	51.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reuben Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.25	350^th	588	40.5%
2019	47.58	330^th	600	45.0%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Reuben is a great small school. Teachers and staff members get to know the students personally and give them the individual attention they need. All of the students get along very well together. My child loves attending Reuben! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Reuben Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	76	103	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
1989	76	161	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
1990	78	133	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1991	64	149	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
1992	64	141	0	0	n/a	n/a	205
1993	57	152	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1994	56	142	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
1995	54	141	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
1996	54	141	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
1997	46	131	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
1998	37	136	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
1999	46	120	2	0	n/a	n/a	168
2000	72	114	4	0	n/a	n/a	190
2001	79	123	6	0	n/a	n/a	208
2002	88	108	4	0	n/a	n/a	200
2003	88	108	4	0	n/a	n/a	200
2004	113	91	2	0	n/a	n/a	206
2005	109	86	4	0	n/a	n/a	199
2006	124	83	12	0	n/a	n/a	219
2007	115	80	10	1	n/a	n/a	206
2008	125	73	10	1	n/a	n/a	209
2009	144	68	12	1	n/a	n/a	225
2010	127	62	14	0	n/a	n/a	203
2011	119	58	14	0	0	3	194
2012	102	43	15	0	0	0	160
2013	98	50	11	0	0	1	160
2014	100	47	14	0	0	0	161
2015	98	44	18	0	4	0	164
2016	92	51	14	0	3	1	161
2017	77	47	16	1	5	0	146
2018	82	45	16	1	6	0	150
2019	90	41	24	1	1	1	158
2020	87	37	24	1	0	1	150
2021	83	31	19	1	0	1	135
2022	78	37	23	1	0	5	144
2023	78	40	24	1	0	10	153
2024	77	43	23	1	0	11	155

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 Reuben Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	179	12.6	14.2	n/a
1989	237	15.8	15.0	n/a
1990	211	16.1	13.1	n/a
1991	213	15.2	14.0	57.7
1992	205	14.5	14.1	71.2
1993	209	15.5	13.5	74.6
1994	198	12.0	16.5	71.7
1995	195	16.0	12.2	73.8
1996	195	16.0	12.2	73.8
1997	177	16.0	11.1	71.2
1998	173	17.0	10.2	68.2
1999	168	13.0	12.9	81
2000	190	13.0	14.6	70.5
2001	208	15.0	13.9	74.5
2002	200	17.0	11.8	62.5
2003	200	17.0	11.8	62.5
2004	206	14.0	14.7	57.3
2005	199	15.0	13.3	61.3
2006	219	14.0	15.6	61.2
2007	206	24.0	8.6	62.6
2008	209	14.0	14.9	58.9
2009	225	13.0	17.3	58.2
2010	203	12.0	16.9	61.6
2011	194	12.0	16.1	63.9
2012	160	9.0	17.7	68.1
2013	160	10.0	16.0	70
2014	161	10.0	16.1	72.7
2015	164	10.0	16.4	62.2
2016	161	9.0	17.8	70.8
2017	146	9.0	16.2	100
2018	150	9.0	16.6	100
2019	158	9.0	17.5	100
2020	150	9.5	15.7	100
2021	135	9.5	14.2	100
2022	144	10.0	14.4	100
2023	153	9.0	17.0	100
2024	155	8.6	18.0	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 Reuben Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	179	12.6	14.2	n/a
1989	237	15.8	15.0	n/a
1990	211	16.1	13.1	n/a
1991	213	15.2	14.0	57.7
1992	205	14.5	14.1	71.2
1993	209	15.5	13.5	74.6
1994	198	12.0	16.5	71.7
1995	195	16.0	12.2	73.8
1996	195	16.0	12.2	73.8
1997	177	16.0	11.1	71.2
1998	173	17.0	10.2	68.2
1999	168	13.0	12.9	81
2000	190	13.0	14.6	70.5
2001	208	15.0	13.9	74.5
2002	200	17.0	11.8	62.5
2003	200	17.0	11.8	62.5
2004	206	14.0	14.7	57.3
2005	199	15.0	13.3	61.3
2006	219	14.0	15.6	61.2
2007	206	24.0	8.6	62.6
2008	209	14.0	14.9	58.9
2009	225	13.0	17.3	58.2
2010	203	12.0	16.9	61.6
2011	194	12.0	16.1	63.9
2012	160	9.0	17.7	68.1
2013	160	10.0	16.0	70
2014	161	10.0	16.1	72.7
2015	164	10.0	16.4	62.2
2016	161	9.0	17.8	70.8
2017	146	9.0	16.2	100
2018	150	9.0	16.6	100
2019	158	9.0	17.5	100
2020	150	9.5	15.7	100
2021	135	9.5	14.2	100
2022	144	10.0	14.4	100
2023	153	9.0	17.0	100
2024	155	8.6	18.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Reuben Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,247 (9.9%)	$600 (4.8%)	$1,847 (14.7%)	$9,359 (74.4%)	$1,376 (10.9%)	$10,735 (85.3%)	$12,582
2020	$773 (6.2%)	$209 (1.7%)	$982 (7.9%)	$9,516 (76.7%)	$1,912 (15.4%)	$11,428 (92.1%)	$12,410
2021	$1,001 (7.6%)	$272 (2.1%)	$1,273 (9.6%)	$9,856 (74.4%)	$2,115 (16.0%)	$11,971 (90.4%)	$13,244
2022	$1,624 (10.6%)	$1,419 (9.3%)	$3,043 (19.9%)	$10,712 (69.9%)	$1,560 (10.2%)	$12,272 (80.1%)	$15,315
2023	$1,373 (8.7%)	$2,375 (15.1%)	$3,748 (23.8%)	$10,551 (67.1%)	$1,431 (9.1%)	$11,982 (76.2%)	$15,730

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reuben Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 430^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 312^th of 644 Elementary schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reuben Elementary)	39.1	36.4	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newberry 01)	39.4	39.6	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reuben Elementary)	39.1	36.4	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)	48.7	44	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Reuben Elementary)	39.2	54.6	15.4%
4th Grade Science (Newberry 01)	50.3	34.9	15.4%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reuben Elementary)	50	59.1	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry 01)	44.8	42.4	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reuben Elementary)	39.3	59.1	19.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newberry 01)	50.1	36	14.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	153	3.2%
African American	41	40	2.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	24	24
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	90	78	13.3%
Two or More Races	1	10	900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Reuben 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
Reuben Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3605 Spearman Road	Newberry	29108	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 321-2664	155	9	18.0	100.0%	77 (49.7%)	43 (27.7%)	23 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.1%)								(n/a)		39.1			43.4		$15,730	$1,373	$2,375	$3,748	$10,551	$1,431	$11,982
Gallman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Hawkins Road	Newberry	29108	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 321-2655	435	36	12.0	92.2%	91 (20.9%)	223 (51.3%)	98 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	26	475^th of 638 public elementary schools	25.5%		11	596^th of 644 public elementary schools	7.5%	121	40.0	42.3	39.7	43.7	33.8	33.4	$14,837	$1,747	$1,747	$3,494	$9,880	$1,463	$11,343
Newberry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1829 Nance Street	Newberry	29108	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 321-2670	439	32	13.7	100.0%	51 (11.6%)	232 (52.8%)	136 (31.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	11.2	586^th of 638 public elementary schools	8.2%		6.1	631^st of 644 public elementary schools	2.0%	45	43.7	25.7	27.9	32.8	15.2	14.7	$13,879	$1,869	$1,448	$3,317	$8,931	$1,632	$10,562
Boundary St. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1406 Boundary Street	Newberry	29108	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 321-2616	467	40	11.6	100.0%	91 (19.5%)	210 (45.0%)	138 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	27.3	462^nd of 638 public elementary schools	27.6%		27.1	472^nd of 644 public elementary schools	26.7%	10	43.6	42.3	42.1	46.5	32.7	27.2	$16,617	$1,785	$1,458	$3,243	$11,437	$1,937	$13,374
Hollywood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1261 Hollywood Road	Saluda	29138	Saluda County	Saluda 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 445-8333	408	29	14.3	100.0%	245 (60.0%)	50 (12.3%)	107 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	50.4	312^th of 638 public elementary schools	51.1%		70.4	184^th of 644 public elementary schools	71.4%	128	45.8	66.2	55.9	47.2	41.9	45.6	$11,070	$1,425	$782	$2,207	$7,881	$982	$8,863
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	381 South Wheeler Avenue	Prosperity	29127	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 364-2321	390	29	13.4	100.0%	203 (52.1%)	116 (29.7%)	50 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	39.5	385^th of 638 public elementary schools	39.7%		43	360^th of 644 public elementary schools	44.1%	25	58.0	52.5	32.3	60.0	45.9	24.6	$14,308	$1,585	$1,382	$2,967	$9,982	$1,359	$11,341
Joanna Woodson Elementary	Public	K-5	510 South Ellis Street	Joanna	29351	Laurens County	Laurens 56	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 697-6480	300	25	12.0	100.0%	183 (61.0%)	60 (20.0%)	30 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.0%)	50.7	308^th of 638 public elementary schools	51.7%		40.1	387^th of 644 public elementary schools	39.9%	79	53.0	42.5	50.0	54.9	50.0	52.0	$16,408	$2,309	$2,352	$4,660	$10,051	$1,697	$11,747
Saluda Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Matthews Drive	Saluda	29138	Saluda County	Saluda 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 445-2469	476	35	13.7	100.0%	84 (17.6%)	112 (23.5%)	269 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)							$11,345	$1,592	$947	$2,538	$7,786	$1,021	$8,807
Saluda Elementary	Public	3-5	400 West Butler Avenue	Saluda	29138	Saluda County	Saluda 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 445-2564	372	28	13.5	100.0%	69 (18.5%)	88 (23.7%)	211 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	15.9	547^th of 638 public elementary schools	14.3%		27.6	464^th of 644 public elementary schools	28.0%	83	23.2	47.4	40.2	19.7	33.9	19.6	$12,606	$1,789	$1,105	$2,894	$8,680	$1,033	$9,713
Pomaria-Garmany Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7288 US Highway 176	Pomaria	29126	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 321-2651	352	29	12.1	100.0%	189 (53.7%)	74 (21.0%)	67 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	74.5	154^th of 638 public elementary schools	75.9%		77.4	134^th of 644 public elementary schools	79.2%	20	53.8	68.1	63.5	71.2	66.0	55.5	$15,665	$1,620	$1,447	$3,067	$11,188	$1,409	$12,597

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