Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E. P. Todd 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 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. P. Todd School's student population of 559 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
E. P. Todd School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. P. Todd School is 0.72, which is more 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
#824 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
43%
31%
White
24%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. P. Todd School's ranking?
E. P. Todd School is ranked #824 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are E. P. Todd School often compared to?
E. P. Todd Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine St. Elementary School, Roebuck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend E. P. Todd School?
559 students attend E. P. Todd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of E. P. Todd School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. P. Todd School?
E. P. Todd School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. P. Todd School offer ?
E. P. Todd School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E. P. Todd School part of?
E. P. Todd School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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