Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grove 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grove Elementary serves the southern part of Piedmont, SC, covering an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grove Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grove 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 Grove Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#862 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
54%
15%
Black
31%
31%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sue Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Grove Elementary School?
622 students attend Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grove Elementary School?
Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grove Elementary School offer ?
Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grove Elementary School part of?
Grove Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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