About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-4 | Spartanburg 5
Wellford Elementary School is located in Wellford, SC and is one of 8 elementary schools in Spartanburg 5 School District. It is a magnet school that serves 359 students in grades PK-4.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Wellford Elementary School made 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 Wellford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Wellford Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Wellford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Wellford Elementary School made 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 Wellford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Wellford Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Wellford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
684 Syphrit Rd, Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Elementary School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| Beech Springs Intermed Elementary School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Berry Shoals Intermed Elementary School 3.7 miles | n/a | |
| Lyman Elementary School 4.3 miles | n/a | |
| Oakbrook Preparatory School 4.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 359
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Wellford Elementary School had 65% 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
60%
Black
26%
Hispanic
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
1%
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Spartanburg 5 District Spending
$8,571Per Pupil
The Spartanburg 5 spends $8,571 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Spartanburg 5 District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Wellford Elementary School had 11 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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