Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sue Cleveland 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sue Cleveland Elementary serves the southern part of Piedmont, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 18 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sue Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sue Cleveland 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 Sue Cleveland Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#786 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
35%
31%
White
38%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sue Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Sue Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #786 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sue Cleveland Elementary School often compared to?
Sue Cleveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen Woodside Elementary School, Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sue Cleveland Elementary School?
544 students attend Sue Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sue Cleveland Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sue Cleveland Elementary School?
Sue Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sue Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Sue Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sue Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Sue Cleveland Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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