Greenwood Elementary School
Tel:
(843)664-8451
- Greenwood Elementary School serves 750 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher 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 45% (which is higher 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 750 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Greenwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #744 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 55% | 34% |
| White | 39% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 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 | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Greenwood Elementary School is Florence Career Center (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southside Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mclaurin Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Southside Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 874 students
2.4 miles
200 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843)664-8467 2.4 7-8 874 - Florence Florence Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.5 miles
126 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843)664-8465 2.5 9-12 n/a - Florence Mclaurin Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 767 students
2.5 miles
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843)664-8457 2.5 PK-4 767 - Florence South Florence High School Grades: 9-12 | 1645 students
2.5 miles
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843)664-8190 2.5 9-12 1645 - Florence Briggs Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 594 students
3.7 miles
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8169 3.7 K-6 594
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