Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School

192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 396 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 6-9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
This chart display total students of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#1058 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Luther L. Vaughan 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.
15-19%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Luther L. Vaughan 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
10:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
26%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC.
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1058 out of 1,095 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School?
396 students attend Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School part of?
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.

School Reviews

Review Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Quick Links