Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wallace Gregg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace Gregg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wallace Gregg Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wallace Gregg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Gregg Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
59%
32%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace Gregg Elementary School's ranking?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School is ranked #970 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Wallace Gregg Elementary School often compared to?
Wallace Gregg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Timrod Elementary School, Theodore Lester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Wallace Gregg Elementary School?
346 students attend Wallace Gregg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wallace Gregg Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Gregg Elementary School?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wallace Gregg Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Gregg Elementary School part of?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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