Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H. Hendrix Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H. Hendrix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James H. Hendrix Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James H. Hendrix Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Hendrix Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#363 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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 James H. Hendrix Elementary School's ranking?
James H. Hendrix Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James H. Hendrix Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Hendrix Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs Elementary School, Shoally Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend James H. Hendrix Elementary School?
672 students attend James H. Hendrix Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James H. Hendrix Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Hendrix Elementary School?
James H. Hendrix Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Hendrix Elementary School offer ?
James H. Hendrix Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James H. Hendrix Elementary School part of?
James H. Hendrix Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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