Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School

495 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse S. Bobo 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#967 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
57%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School often compared to?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School?
381 students attend Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School offer ?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School part of?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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