Great Falls Elementary School
Tel:
(803)482-2214
- Great Falls Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Great Falls Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #658 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 43% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 42% | 34% |
| White | 57% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chester 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Great Falls Elementary School is Great Falls High School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Great Falls Great Falls High School Grades: 6-12 | 340 students
1.5 miles
411 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803)482-2210 1.5 6-12 340 - Lancaster Erwin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
9.8 miles
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803)285-8484 9.8 PK-5 463 - Lancaster Mcdonald Green Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 490 students
9.8 miles
2763 Lynwood Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803)285-7416 9.8 K-5 490 - Lancaster Brooklyn Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 532 students
10.9 miles
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803)283-8471 10.9 PK-5 532 - Lancaster South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 532 students
10.9 miles
1551 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803)283-8416 10.9 6-8 532
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