Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Savannah Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Savannah Grove Elementary serves the southwest part of Effingham, SC, covering an area of approximately 42.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 11.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Savannah Grove Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Great... Be Kind...Create Excellence!
School Rankings
Savannah Grove 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 Savannah Grove Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
70%
31%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savannah Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Savannah Grove Elementary School is ranked #671 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Savannah Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Savannah Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Savannah Grove Elementary School?
385 students attend Savannah Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Savannah Grove Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Savannah Grove Elementary School?
Savannah Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Savannah Grove Elementary School offer ?
Savannah Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Savannah Grove Elementary School part of?
Savannah Grove Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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