Great Falls Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 482-2214
Great Falls Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Great Falls Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Great Falls Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Great Falls Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #994 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 45% | 34% |
| White | 54% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chester 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Great Falls Great Falls High School Grades: 6-12 | 368 students
1.5 miles
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210 1.5 6-12 368 - Lancaster Erwin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
9.8 miles
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484 9.8 PK-5 444 - Lancaster Mcdonald Green Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 461 students
9.8 miles
2763 Lynwood Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416 9.8 K-5 461 - Lancaster Brooklyn Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 492 students
10.9 miles
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471 10.9 PK-5 492 - Lancaster South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 556 students
10.9 miles
1551 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416 10.9 6-8 556
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