Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenwood 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenwood Elementary serves the northeast section of Florence, SC, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.6 miles, and the furthest edge located 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Motto
Where students SOAR!
School Rankings
Greenwood Elementary 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 Greenwood Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#759 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Dragon colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Timrod Elementary School, Royall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
530 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Greenwood Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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