Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Engineers Make a World of Difference
School Rankings
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School is 0.66, which is less 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
#221 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
47%
31%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School's ranking?
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School often compared to?
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Circle Elementary School, Blythe Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School?
491 students attend A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School?
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School offer ?
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School part of?
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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