Ford Elementary School

601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ford 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Ford Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Ford 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 Ford 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#1010 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
39%
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15-19%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
42%
12%
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Black
23%
32%
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White
30%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Ford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
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 Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Ford Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. B. Morse Elementary School, Laurens 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
442 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?
Ford Elementary School is part of Laurens 55 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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