Denmark-Olar Elementary

Summary:

Denmark-Olar Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Denmark, South Carolina, with a student population of 268 and is part of the Bamberg 03 school district, which is ranked 58 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Denmark-Olar Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district across all grade levels. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in South Carolina, ranking 504 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024 and 618 out of 644 schools in 2022-2023, both with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's African American students perform better than the overall school, they still lag behind the state average, and the school's performance for female, male, and low socioeconomic status students is among the lowest in the state. With 42.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Denmark-Olar Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Richard Carroll Elementary, another school in the Bamberg 03 district, Denmark-Olar Elementary consistently underperforms on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The stark racial imbalance in the student population, with over 95% of students being African American, raises questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Despite its low performance, Denmark-Olar Elementary has not shown significant improvement over the past two school years, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and resources to drive meaningful progress.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1437 Church St
Denmark, SC 29042

(803) 793-3112

District: Bamberg 03

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.8%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denmark-Olar Elementary ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.1. (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: African American (94%), Hispanic (2.8%), White (2%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denmark-Olar Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denmark-Olar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Denmark-Olar Elementary 504^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Denmark-Olar 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:

Bamberg 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Bamberg 03 58^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denmark-Olar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Denmark-Olar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.48	618^th	644	4.0%
2024	22.10	504^th	638	21.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denmark-Olar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.79	583^rd	608	4.1%
2024	30.38	437^th	599	27.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Denmark-Olar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.93	486^th	580	16.2%
2024	27.21	425^th	565	24.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Denmark-Olar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.54	578^th	582	0.7%
2024	21.63	454^th	568	20.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Denmark-Olar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.62	333^rd	394	15.5%
2024	50.76	170^th	369	53.9%

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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 Denmark-Olar Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	7	255	4	2	268
2024	5	233	7	3	248

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 Denmark-Olar Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	268	20.0	13.4	42.2
2024	248	20.0	12.4	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 Denmark-Olar Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	268	20.0	13.4	42.2
2024	248	20.0	12.4	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.

Schools Near Denmark-Olar 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th 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
Denmark-Olar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1437 Church St	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3112	248	20	12.4	100.0%	5 (2.0%)	233 (94.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	22.1	504^th of 638 public elementary schools	21.0%		8.5	618^th of 644 public elementary schools	4.0%	114	27.6	45.1	37.3				34.5	45.1	11.7
Richard Carroll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1980 Main Highway	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3043	647	46	14.0	100.0%	283 (43.7%)	300 (46.4%)	17 (2.6%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	30.9	438^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.3%		29.9	447^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.6%	9	40.3	42.3	40.5	46.7			44.2	33.0	33.3	34.4
Macedonia Elementary-Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	556 Jones Bridge Road	Blackville	29817	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 284-5800	356	24	14.8	100.0%	50 (14.0%)	261 (73.3%)	23 (6.5%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	12	577^th of 638 public elementary schools	9.6%		15.6	558^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.4%	19	37.9	19.4	30.4	20.9	25.8	25.0	37.9	5.6	23.9	21.0	12.9	0.0
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
Edisto Elementary	Public	3-5	136 Woodolive Lane	Orangeburg	29515	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 531-7646	424	27	15.7	100.0%	163 (38.4%)	197 (46.5%)	31 (7.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	20.5	517^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.4	530^th of 644 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	32.7	45.5	41.6				26.4	33.8	28.9				$10,502	$937	$677	$1,614	$7,875	$1,014	$8,889
Edisto Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	3239 Cordova Road	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-4782	683	42	16.1	100.0%	234 (34.3%)	355 (52.0%)	49 (7.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.6%)								(n/a)													$14,791	$1,973	$749	$2,722	$11,009	$1,060	$12,069
Barnwell Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	9286 Marlboro Avenue	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 541-1320	651	51	12.7	100.0%	330 (50.7%)	291 (44.7%)	14 (2.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)								(n/a)	45.7						39.6						$13,734	$2,806	$1,497	$4,303	$7,892	$1,540	$9,431
Kelly Edwards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1071 Elko Street	Williston	29853	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 266-3737	311	24	12.9	100.0%	75 (24.1%)	197 (63.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)	50.5	311^th of 638 public elementary schools	51.3%		57	270^th of 644 public elementary schools	58.1%	41	54.9	44.9	49.0				64.0	51.8	41.2
Mellichamp Elementary	Public	3-5	350 Murray Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-8044	160	16	10.0	100.0%	6 (3.8%)	143 (89.4%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	5.4	630^th of 638 public elementary schools	1.3%		2.6	643^rd of 644 public elementary schools	0.2%	13	16.6	18.8	28.9				14.3	17.2	21.2				$15,875	$2,006	$995	$3,001	$11,511	$1,363	$12,874
Sheridan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1139 Hillsboro Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-7504	498	32	15.5	100.0%	17 (3.4%)	419 (84.1%)	34 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)	10	600^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.0%		11.2	594^th of 644 public elementary schools	7.8%	6	19.7	22.7	37.5				11.9	22.6	29.2				$11,727	$1,526	$929	$2,455	$8,481	$792	$9,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark-Olar Elementary

How many students attend Denmark-Olar Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Denmark-Olar Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Denmark-Olar Elementary?

Students at Denmark-Olar Elementary are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Denmark-Olar Elementary in?

Bamberg 03

Is Denmark-Olar Elementary a good school?

Denmark-Olar Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.0% of South Carolina elementary schools.

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