Saluda Elementary School

400 West Butler Avenue
Saluda, SC 29138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades 3-5, Saluda Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Saluda Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Saluda 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 Saluda Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#726 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saluda Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saluda 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.
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saluda 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.
25-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saluda 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
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
57%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saluda Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saluda Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Saluda 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 Saluda 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)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saluda 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 Saluda Elementary School's ranking?
Saluda Elementary School is ranked #726 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Saluda Elementary School often compared to?
Saluda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Saluda Elementary School?
358 students attend Saluda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Saluda Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saluda Elementary School?
Saluda Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saluda Elementary School offer ?
Saluda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saluda Elementary School part of?
Saluda Elementary School is part of Saluda 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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