Saluda Primary

200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Saluda Primary serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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

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School Overview

Saluda Primary's student population of 476 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Saluda Primary is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Saluda Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saluda Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saluda Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saluda Primary 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
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saluda Primary 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 Saluda Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Saluda Primary 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 Primary 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 (17-18)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saluda Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Saluda Primary often compared to?
Saluda Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Saluda Primary?
476 students attend Saluda Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Saluda Primary students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saluda Primary?
Saluda Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saluda Primary offer ?
Saluda Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saluda Primary part of?
Saluda Primary is part of Saluda 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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