Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Finley Road 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
67%
32%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Finley Road Elementary School's ranking?
Finley Road Elementary School is ranked #803 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Finley Road Elementary School?
321 students attend Finley Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Finley Road Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finley Road Elementary School?
Finley Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Finley Road Elementary School offer ?
Finley Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Finley Road Elementary School part of?
Finley Road Elementary School is part of York 03 School District.
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