Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse Boyd Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Jesse Boyd Elementary serves the northeast part of Spartanburg, SC, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jesse Boyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jesse Boyd Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Jesse Boyd Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse Boyd Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#243 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
62%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse Boyd Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Jesse Boyd Elementary School often compared to?
Jesse Boyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine St. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary School?
549 students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jesse Boyd Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesse Boyd Elementary School?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesse Boyd Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jesse Boyd Elementary School part of?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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