Alma Elementary School
Alma Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Cherokee
Alma Elementary School is located in Gaffney, SC and is one of 12 elementary schools in Cherokee School District. It is a public school that serves 232 students in grades PK-5.
Alma Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alma Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alma Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alma Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Alma Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alma Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alma Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alma Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
213 Alma St, Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Bramlett Elementary School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Heritage Christian School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| Luther L Vaughan Elementary School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| The Village School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| B D Lee Elementary School 2.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 232
52%
48%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Alma Elementary School had 87% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
63%
Black
30%
Hispanic
5%
Two or More Races
3%
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Cherokee District Spending
$8,933Per Pupil
The Cherokee spends $8,933 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 36% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cherokee District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Alma Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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