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 41% (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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Greenwood 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Greenwood 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
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 % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Greenwood 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 Greenwood Elementary School is 0.56, 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 | #723 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 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 | 3% | 9% |
Black | 55% | 34% |
White | 38% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Florence 01 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 923 students
2.4 miles
200 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467 2.4 7-8 923 - 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 | 808 students
2.5 miles
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457 2.5 PK-4 808 - Florence South Florence High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,708 student
2.5 miles
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190 2.5 9-12 1,708 - Florence Briggs Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 569 students
3.7 miles
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169 3.7 K-6 569
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