Plain Elementary School

506 Neely Ferry Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 966 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 966 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Plain Elementary School's student population of 966 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026

School Rankings

Plain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plain Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#190 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
67%
43%
69%
52%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
18%
31%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plain Elementary School's ranking?
Plain Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Plain Elementary School?
966 students attend Plain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Plain Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plain Elementary School?
Plain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plain Elementary School offer ?
Plain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plain Elementary School part of?
Plain Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 966 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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