Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Greenville, South Carolina 29605 · Greenville 01
#562 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#38118 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary is a public elementary located in Greenville, in the Greenville 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 522 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 562nd of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 522.
There are 50 schools in Greenville; Thomas E. Kerns Elementary ranks 44th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thomas E. Kerns Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southside High
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students · 502 m away
Greenview Child Development Center
Greenville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
444 students · 1.9 km away
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Greenville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students · 2.3 km away
Blythe Academy
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students · 2.9 km away
Augusta Circle Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students · 3.1 km away
Carolina Academy (High)
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students · 3.5 km away
Grove Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students · 4.1 km away
Welcome Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students · 4.3 km away
Sara Collins Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
917 students · 4.5 km away
Hollis Academy
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
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Ballentine Elementary
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523 students
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
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The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas E. Kerns Elementary a good school?
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 30.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #562 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thomas E. Kerns Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary ranks #562 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #38118 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas E. Kerns Elementary?
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary had 522 students in 2025.
Is Thomas E. Kerns Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas E. Kerns Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas E. Kerns Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.