Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clifdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
15%
31%
White
74%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Clifdale Elementary School?
289 students attend Clifdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clifdale Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifdale Elementary School?
Clifdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clifdale Elementary School offer ?
Clifdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clifdale Elementary School part of?
Clifdale Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.
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