Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary serves the northern part of Chesnee, SC, covering an area of approximately 31 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School's ranking?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School?
355 students attend Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School offer ?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School part of?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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