Draytonville Elementary

Summary:

Draytonville Elementary is a public elementary school in Gaffney, South Carolina, serving 239 students in grades PK-5. While the school outperforms the surrounding Cherokee 01 School District and the state of South Carolina on standardized tests, it faces challenges related to socioeconomic status and performance gaps among student subgroups.

Draytonville Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (67.36%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Corinth Elementary and Cherokee Charter Academy. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the district average. However, despite these advantages, Draytonville's statewide ranking has been declining, and the school's performance on the SC READY assessments shows gaps between different student subgroups, with White students consistently outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers.

Draytonville Elementary's unique student demographic and strong academic performance are noteworthy, but the school also faces challenges related to socioeconomic status and equity. The data provides valuable insights for the Cherokee 01 School District and the local community to address these issues and continue supporting the academic growth of all students at Draytonville Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2373 Wilkinsville Highway
       Gaffney, SC  29340


(864) 206-6783

District: Cherokee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,666 Help


Students who attend Draytonville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John E. Ewing Middle
High:    Gaffney High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
African American:
21.1%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Draytonville Elementary ranks worse than 60.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Cherokee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Draytonville Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Cherokee 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), African American (21.1%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Draytonville Elementary is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Cherokee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Draytonville Elementary is $15,666, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Cherokee 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Draytonville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Draytonville Elementary 387th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Draytonville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherokee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee 01 55th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Draytonville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Draytonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.59 311th 542 42.6%
2004 41.89 360th 550 34.5%
2005 42.10 361st 557 35.2%
2006 54.75 283rd 559 49.4%
2007 48.88 325th 566 42.6%
2008 53.37 293rd 577 49.2%
2009 48.25 324th 580 44.1%
2010 46.30 342nd 589 41.9%
2011 46.90 359th 597 39.9%
2012 39.26 407th 594 31.5%
2013 40.83 387th 599 35.4%
2014 51.62 333rd 630 47.1%
2015 57.11 245th 638 61.6%
2016 49.60 315th 619 49.1%
2017 20.94 529th 639 17.2%
2018 32.48 424th 624 32.1%
2019 49.48 328th 643 49.0%
2021 34.68 405th 622 34.9%
2022 30.95 433rd 625 30.7%
2023 28.11 458th 644 28.9%
2024 39.21 387th 638 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Draytonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 332nd 588 43.5%
2019 60.06 239th 600 60.2%
2021 43.22 337th 580 41.9%
2022 37.41 383rd 600 36.2%
2023 42.87 353rd 608 41.9%
2024 46.11 325th 599 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Draytonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 347th 570 39.1%
2019 78.88 114th 588 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Draytonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.67 340th 590 42.4%
2021 45.99 305th 561 45.6%
2023 37.87 362nd 582 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Draytonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.67 439th 457 3.9%
2019 26.25 373rd 472 21.0%
2021 9.53 417th 439 5.0%
2022 16.43 397th 455 12.7%
2023 10.31 432nd 463 6.7%
2024 21.69 368th 441 16.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Draytonville Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Draytonville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 259 109 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 254 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1990 270 99 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 270 104 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 246 82 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 251 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 259 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 291 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 291 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 277 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 265 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 329 47 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 355 63 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 316 45 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 309 44 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 309 44 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 299 48 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 306 55 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 286 57 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 253 53 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 257 59 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 322
2009 233 63 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2010 239 65 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2011 241 49 2 12 0 0 0 0 304
2012 232 48 0 4 0 0 0 0 284
2013 227 59 0 4 0 0 0 0 290
2014 225 45 0 6 0 0 0 0 276
2015 222 49 0 4 0 0 0 0 275
2016 208 47 0 3 0 0 2 0 260
2017 203 46 0 3 0 0 2 0 254
2018 200 59 0 2 0 0 3 0 264
2019 188 42 0 1 0 0 7 0 238
2020 174 40 0 1 0 0 14 0 229
2021 135 29 1 5 0 1 13 0 184
2022 173 40 2 5 2 0 15 0 237
2023 161 42 3 7 3 0 23 0 239
2024 168 56 3 11 2 0 25 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Draytonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 21.9 16.8 n/a
1989 364 21.5 16.9 n/a
1990 369 21.8 16.9 n/a
1991 374 20.6 18.1 37.4
1992 332 19.7 16.8 41
1993 328 22.0 14.9 46.3
1994 353 22.0 16.0 51
1995 375 24.0 15.6 41.1
1996 375 24.0 15.6 41.1
1997 366 23.0 15.9 37.7
1998 349 23.0 15.2 43.8
1999 379 24.0 15.8 55.1
2000 421 24.0 17.5 52.7
2001 362 21.0 17.2 52.2
2002 358 21.0 17.0 56.4
2003 358 21.0 17.0 56.4
2004 350 24.0 14.6 57.4
2005 363 23.0 15.8 60.1
2006 347 23.0 15.1 62.8
2007 311 33.0 9.4 69.1
2008 322 23.0 14.0 70.1
2009 305 22.0 13.9 75.4
2010 316 20.0 15.8 78.2
2011 304 20.0 15.2 77.3
2012 284 18.0 15.7 78.2
2013 290 16.5 17.5 79
2014 276 16.5 16.7 86.6
2015 275 16.0 17.1 89.5
2016 260 18.0 14.4 100
2017 254 17.7 14.3 100
2018 264 17.6 15.0 100
2019 238 16.6 14.3 100
2020 229 16.0 14.3 100
2021 184 15.0 12.2 100
2022 237 19.0 12.4 100
2023 239 19.0 12.5 100
2024 265 21.0 12.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Draytonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 21.9 16.8 n/a
1989 364 21.5 16.9 n/a
1990 369 21.8 16.9 n/a
1991 374 20.6 18.1 37.4
1992 332 19.7 16.8 41
1993 328 22.0 14.9 46.3
1994 353 22.0 16.0 51
1995 375 24.0 15.6 41.1
1996 375 24.0 15.6 41.1
1997 366 23.0 15.9 37.7
1998 349 23.0 15.2 43.8
1999 379 24.0 15.8 55.1
2000 421 24.0 17.5 52.7
2001 362 21.0 17.2 52.2
2002 358 21.0 17.0 56.4
2003 358 21.0 17.0 56.4
2004 350 24.0 14.6 57.4
2005 363 23.0 15.8 60.1
2006 347 23.0 15.1 62.8
2007 311 33.0 9.4 69.1
2008 322 23.0 14.0 70.1
2009 305 22.0 13.9 75.4
2010 316 20.0 15.8 78.2
2011 304 20.0 15.2 77.3
2012 284 18.0 15.7 78.2
2013 290 16.5 17.5 79
2014 276 16.5 16.7 86.6
2015 275 16.0 17.1 89.5
2016 260 18.0 14.4 100
2017 254 17.7 14.3 100
2018 264 17.6 15.0 100
2019 238 16.6 14.3 100
2020 229 16.0 14.3 100
2021 184 15.0 12.2 100
2022 237 19.0 12.4 100
2023 239 19.0 12.5 100
2024 265 21.0 12.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Draytonville Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,045 (10.7%) $652 (6.7%) $1,697 (17.3%) $7,221 (73.8%) $872 (8.9%) $8,093 (82.7%) $9,790
2020 $736 (6.8%) $728 (6.7%) $1,463 (13.4%) $8,327 (76.5%) $1,094 (10.1%) $9,421 (86.6%) $10,884
2021 $897 (7.1%) $738 (5.8%) $1,635 (12.9%) $9,888 (77.8%) $1,194 (9.4%) $11,082 (87.1%) $12,717
2022 $1,175 (7.3%) $1,763 (11.0%) $2,939 (18.4%) $11,676 (73.0%) $1,386 (8.7%) $13,062 (81.6%) $16,000
2023 $1,192 (7.6%) $1,985 (12.7%) $3,178 (20.3%) $11,003 (70.2%) $1,485 (9.5%) $12,488 (79.7%) $15,666

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Draytonville Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 458th of 644 Elementary schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Draytonville Elementary)63.337.2
 26.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee 01)43.741.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Draytonville Elementary)6057.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee 01)49.240.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Draytonville Elementary)58.130.6
 27.5%
   4th Grade Science (Cherokee 01)43.426.1
 17.3%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Draytonville Elementary)58.238.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee 01)43.441
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Draytonville Elementary)51.127.7
 23.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee 01)38.426.8
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Draytonville Elementary)13.336.3
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee 01)33.142.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Draytonville Elementary)23.333.3
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee 01)32.824.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238239
 0.4%
African American4242
American Indian03
Asian03
Hispanic17
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White188161
 14.4%
Two or More Races723
 228.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Draytonville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John E. Ewing Middle
High : Gaffney High

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Draytonville Elementary.

Draytonville Elementary ranks 387th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Draytonville Elementary are 63% White, 21% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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