C+
Average
60/100

Ruby Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 249 Thurman Avenue, Ruby, SC 29741
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in South Carolina
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
280
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%41/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−2 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%62%reading -10 pts, math -4 pts37th percentile (list)
Black30%50%reading +1 pts, math +18 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 249 Thurman Avenue
City Ruby
ZIP Code 29741
District 4501560
NCES School ID 450156000310
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29741

Understanding the community around Ruby Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,208
Per Capita Income $24,545
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%
High School or Higher 74.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,400
Median Rent $690
Owner-Occupied 87.6%
Renter-Occupied 12.4%
View full data for ZIP 29741 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ruby Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.0%
Black 12.5%
Two or More Races 10.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 280
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ruby Elementary?
Ruby Elementary has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ruby Elementary?
Ruby Elementary has 280 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Ruby Elementary serve?
Ruby Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ruby Elementary receive per student?
Ruby Elementary receives $13,849 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ruby Elementary in 29741 ▼
Avg Home Value
$158,578
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
12.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026