Serving 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spearman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spearman Elementary serves the western part of Piedmont, SC, covering an area of approximately 37.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges lying about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spearman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spearman Elementary School's student population of 804 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spearman 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 Spearman Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#180 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spearman Elementary School's ranking?
Spearman Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Spearman Elementary School often compared to?
Spearman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Spearman Elementary School?
804 students attend Spearman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Spearman Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spearman Elementary School?
Spearman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spearman Elementary School offer ?
Spearman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spearman Elementary School part of?
Spearman Elementary School is part of Anderson 01 School District.
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