About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Laurens 55
Ford Elementary School is located in Laurens, SC and is one of 6 elementary schools in Laurens 55 School District. It is a public school that serves 485 students in grades PK-5.
Ford 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 Ford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ford Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Ford 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 Ford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ford Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
601 Lucas Ave, Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens Elementary School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| E B Morse Elementary School 3.5 miles | n/a | |
| Faith Christian School 3.9 miles | n/a | |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy 4.1 miles | n/a | |
| Laurens Academy 4.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 485
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ford Elementary School had 93% 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
40%
Hispanic
35%
Black
24%
Two or More Races
1%
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Laurens 55 District Spending
$8,628Per Pupil
The Laurens 55 spends $8,628 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 39% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Laurens 55 District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ford Elementary School had 19 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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