Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grassy Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grassy Pond Elementary serves the northwest part of Gaffney, SC, covering an area of approximately 35.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grassy Pond Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Grassy Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grassy Pond Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#551 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
63%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-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 Grassy Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Grassy Pond Elementary School is ranked #551 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Grassy Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Grassy Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School, Limestone-central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Grassy Pond Elementary School?
519 students attend Grassy Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grassy Pond Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grassy Pond Elementary School?
Grassy Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grassy Pond Elementary School offer ?
Grassy Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grassy Pond Elementary School part of?
Grassy Pond Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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