Plain Elementary School

506 Neely Ferry Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 932 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Plain Elementary School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Plain 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 Plain Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#203 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plain 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.
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plain 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.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plain 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plain Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Plain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Plain 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
47%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plain 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plain Elementary School's ranking?
Plain Elementary School is ranked #203 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Plain Elementary School?
932 students attend Plain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Plain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plain Elementary School?
Plain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plain Elementary School offer ?
Plain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plain Elementary School part of?
Plain Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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