Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Luther L. Vaughan 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 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Luther L. Vaughan Elementary serves the northern part of Gaffney, SC, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school's location to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Luther L. Vaughan 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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1085 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
25%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School's ranking?
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is ranked #1085 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School?
399 students attend Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School?
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School offer ?
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School part of?
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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