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Jesse Boyd Elementary School

1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307

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Top 30%

Tel: (864) 594-4430

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Jesse Boyd Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Jesse Boyd Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Jesse Boyd Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

434 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Jesse Boyd Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jesse Boyd Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#257 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jesse Boyd Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jesse Boyd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jesse Boyd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jesse Boyd Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

26%

33%

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White

64%

49%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Jesse Boyd Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Jesse Boyd Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

59%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jesse Boyd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Spartanburg 07 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary School?

434 students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Jesse Boyd Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse Boyd Elementary School?

Jesse Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education