B+
Above Average
79/100

Cotton Belt Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1176 Black Highway, York, SC 29745
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 47% · Math 57% proficient · 58th percentile in South Carolina
Resources
A
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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
424
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%58/100reading 54th percentile, math 63rd percentile among South Carolina elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs 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%67%reading -10 pts, math +1 pts48th percentile (list)
Black35%45%reading +5 pts, math +13 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +6 pts, math +12 pts74th 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 1176 Black Highway
City York
ZIP Code 29745
District 4503810
NCES School ID 450381000366
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29745

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,416
Per Capita Income $34,739
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $214,600
Median Rent $852
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cotton Belt Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.4%
Black 24.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Asian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 424
Teachers (FTE) 32.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cotton Belt Elementary?
Cotton Belt Elementary has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Cotton Belt Elementary?
Cotton Belt Elementary has 424 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Cotton Belt Elementary serve?
Cotton Belt Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cotton Belt Elementary receive per student?
Cotton Belt Elementary receives $14,974 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cotton Belt Elementary in 29745 ▼
Avg Home Value
$357,517
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,832
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
20.1%

Other Schools in 29745

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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