Serving 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roebuck 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 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roebuck Elementary School's student population of 853 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
853 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
RES Leading the Way!
School Rankings
Roebuck 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 Roebuck Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#713 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal and Purple
School Mascot
Roeby And Roebecca Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roebuck Elementary School's ranking?
Roebuck Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Roebuck Elementary School often compared to?
Roebuck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Mill Elementary School, Spartanburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Roebuck Elementary School?
853 students attend Roebuck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Roebuck Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roebuck Elementary School?
Roebuck Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roebuck Elementary School offer ?
Roebuck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roebuck Elementary School part of?
Roebuck Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.
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