Savannah Grove Elementary School

2348 Savannah Grove Road
Effingham, SC 29541
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Savannah Grove 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Savannah Grove Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Savannah Grove 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 Savannah Grove Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#799 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Savannah Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Savannah Grove 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.
39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Savannah Grove 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 Savannah Grove 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Savannah Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
69%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
20%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Savannah Grove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Savannah Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Savannah Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Savannah Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Savannah Grove Elementary School is ranked #799 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Savannah Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Savannah Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Savannah Grove Elementary School?
422 students attend Savannah Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Savannah Grove Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Savannah Grove Elementary School?
Savannah Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Savannah Grove Elementary School offer ?
Savannah Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Savannah Grove Elementary School part of?
Savannah Grove Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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