Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School's student population of 375 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#116 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
5%
31%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School's ranking?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School?
375 students attend Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School offer ?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School part of?
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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