Great Falls Elementary

Summary:

Great Falls Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Great Falls, South Carolina, with a student population of 348 and part of the Chester 01 school district, which is ranked 46 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Great Falls Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 49.71% White, 38.51% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the Chester 01 district averages but lower than the state averages. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Great Falls Elementary has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the middle range of elementary schools in South Carolina.

Interestingly, Great Falls Elementary has shown relatively strong performance for its African American and low-income student subgroups, ranking higher than the school's overall performance. However, the school's gifted and talented program appears to be an area of concern, ranking 99 out of 105 South Carolina elementary schools in this category. Compared to nearby schools, Great Falls Elementary generally performs better than the lower-performing schools in the Fairfield 01 district, such as Fairfield Elementary and Clinton Elementary, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Lancaster 01 district, such as Lewisville Elementary and North Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 Dearborn Street
       Great Falls, SC  29055


(803) 482-2214

District: Chester 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,855 Help


Students who attend Great Falls Elementary usually attend:

High:    Great Falls High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.9%
African American:
41.6%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Falls Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Chester 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.98. (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 Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), African American (41.6%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary is 13.9. 4 elementary schools in the Chester 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Falls Elementary is $13,855, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Chester 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Falls Elementary 293rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Great Falls Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Chester 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester 01 46th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Falls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.19 411th 542 24.2%
2004 25.63 448th 550 18.5%
2005 28.25 443rd 557 20.5%
2006 24.37 464th 559 17.0%
2007 18.21 508th 566 10.2%
2008 23.45 492nd 577 14.7%
2009 19.15 516th 580 11.0%
2010 38.89 401st 589 31.9%
2011 17.51 536th 597 10.2%
2012 31.49 459th 594 22.7%
2013 23.51 509th 599 15.0%
2014 39.44 417th 630 33.8%
2015 40.36 387th 638 39.3%
2016 47.54 329th 619 46.8%
2017 40.22 379th 639 40.7%
2018 21.30 501st 624 19.7%
2019 37.28 413th 643 35.8%
2021 30.01 434th 622 30.2%
2022 40.58 369th 625 41.0%
2023 52.03 300th 644 53.4%
2024 53.98 293rd 638 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 476th 588 19.0%
2019 44.40 352nd 600 41.3%
2021 42.56 344th 580 40.7%
2022 52.82 287th 600 52.2%
2023 64.29 197th 608 67.6%
2024 65.61 193rd 599 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.06 444th 570 22.1%
2019 40.79 365th 588 37.9%
2021 29.52 392nd 554 29.2%
2022 38.59 358th 573 37.5%
2023 58.13 236th 580 59.3%
2024 48.58 291st 565 48.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.58 99th 105 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 502nd 571 12.1%
2019 31.69 413th 590 30.0%
2021 25.95 419th 561 25.3%
2022 40.83 348th 579 39.9%
2023 44.27 319th 582 45.2%
2024 47.12 301st 568 47.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.48 367th 412 10.9%
2019 52.46 195th 421 53.7%
2023 57.31 141st 394 64.2%
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Rank History for White students at Great Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.62 431st 457 5.7%
2019 25.04 379th 472 19.7%
2021 12.86 402nd 439 8.4%
2022 23.08 372nd 455 18.2%
2023 39.16 303rd 463 34.6%
2024 52.91 226th 441 48.8%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Falls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 246 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 306 238 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 286 266 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 282 268 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1992 291 282 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1993 288 294 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 216 230 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1995 243 224 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 243 224 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 260 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 257 231 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 255 233 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 286 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2001 286 202 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 281 179 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 281 179 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 283 181 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 272 179 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 250 157 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 227 166 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 260 187 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 252 179 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 254 174 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 208 132 1 4 0 0 19 0 364
2012 239 142 1 7 0 0 13 0 402
2013 248 166 1 5 0 0 13 0 433
2014 253 178 0 5 0 0 11 0 447
2015 239 187 0 5 0 0 10 0 441
2016 235 176 0 0 0 0 10 0 421
2017 239 178 0 1 0 0 5 0 423
2018 231 192 1 1 0 1 2 0 428
2019 231 156 1 0 0 0 4 0 392
2020 186 158 2 4 0 3 27 0 380
2021 148 137 4 1 0 3 27 0 320
2022 162 139 5 4 0 4 30 0 344
2023 173 134 4 6 0 3 28 0 348
2024 153 142 3 7 0 2 34 0 341

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 Great Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 33.7 16.7 n/a
1989 544 31.8 17.1 n/a
1990 552 34.0 16.2 n/a
1991 551 37.2 14.8 47.7
1992 574 37.2 15.4 52.3
1993 582 39.0 14.9 59.3
1994 446 34.0 13.1 64.8
1995 467 36.0 13.0 45
1996 467 36.0 13.0 45
1997 492 35.0 14.1 53
1998 488 36.0 13.6 63.5
1999 489 38.0 12.9 60.7
2000 518 40.5 12.8 54.4
2001 488 36.0 13.6 57.8
2002 461 35.0 13.2 60.7
2003 461 35.0 13.2 60.7
2004 465 32.0 14.5 62.8
2005 453 31.0 14.6 62.5
2006 408 30.5 13.4 62.7
2007 395 41.5 9.5 68.1
2008 452 31.5 14.3 67.9
2009 436 29.5 14.8 69
2010 436 27.0 16.1 74.3
2011 364 24.5 14.8 70.9
2012 402 26.0 15.4 74.6
2013 433 25.0 17.3 78.8
2014 447 30.0 14.9 78.5
2015 441 26.0 16.9 70.1
2016 421 26.0 16.1 81.2
2017 423 26.0 16.2 100
2018 428 27.0 15.8 100
2019 392 26.0 15.0 100
2020 380 26.7 14.2 100
2021 320 24.7 12.9 100
2022 344 23.0 14.9 100
2023 348 24.0 14.5 100
2024 341 24.5 13.9 100

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 Great Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 33.7 16.7 n/a
1989 544 31.8 17.1 n/a
1990 552 34.0 16.2 n/a
1991 551 37.2 14.8 47.7
1992 574 37.2 15.4 52.3
1993 582 39.0 14.9 59.3
1994 446 34.0 13.1 64.8
1995 467 36.0 13.0 45
1996 467 36.0 13.0 45
1997 492 35.0 14.1 53
1998 488 36.0 13.6 63.5
1999 489 38.0 12.9 60.7
2000 518 40.5 12.8 54.4
2001 488 36.0 13.6 57.8
2002 461 35.0 13.2 60.7
2003 461 35.0 13.2 60.7
2004 465 32.0 14.5 62.8
2005 453 31.0 14.6 62.5
2006 408 30.5 13.4 62.7
2007 395 41.5 9.5 68.1
2008 452 31.5 14.3 67.9
2009 436 29.5 14.8 69
2010 436 27.0 16.1 74.3
2011 364 24.5 14.8 70.9
2012 402 26.0 15.4 74.6
2013 433 25.0 17.3 78.8
2014 447 30.0 14.9 78.5
2015 441 26.0 16.9 70.1
2016 421 26.0 16.1 81.2
2017 423 26.0 16.2 100
2018 428 27.0 15.8 100
2019 392 26.0 15.0 100
2020 380 26.7 14.2 100
2021 320 24.7 12.9 100
2022 344 23.0 14.9 100
2023 348 24.0 14.5 100
2024 341 24.5 13.9 100

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 Great Falls 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 $1,047 (8.3%) $813 (6.4%) $1,860 (14.7%) $9,009 (71.2%) $1,791 (14.1%) $10,800 (85.3%) $12,661
2020 $865 (8.1%) $677 (6.3%) $1,543 (14.4%) $6,988 (65.2%) $2,187 (20.4%) $9,175 (85.6%) $10,718
2021 $1,485 (11.4%) $748 (5.8%) $2,234 (17.2%) $8,505 (65.4%) $2,258 (17.4%) $10,763 (82.8%) $12,996
2022 $1,799 (13.4%) $1,246 (9.3%) $3,045 (22.7%) $8,502 (63.5%) $1,845 (13.8%) $10,347 (77.3%) $13,391
2023 $2,441 (17.6%) $1,254 (9.1%) $3,694 (26.7%) $8,272 (59.7%) $1,889 (13.6%) $10,161 (73.3%) $13,855

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Falls Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 300th of 644 Elementary schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Great Falls Elementary)39.654
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester 01)36.344.3
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Great Falls Elementary)46.560
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester 01)43.946.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Great Falls Elementary)52.360.4
 8.1%
   4th Grade Science (Chester 01)30.436.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Great Falls Elementary)41.253.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester 01)32.649
 16.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Great Falls Elementary)3841.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chester 01)38.141.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Great Falls Elementary)28.542.6
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester 01)26.347.5
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Great Falls Elementary)37.539.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chester 01)31.537.1
 5.6%
   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 Students392348
 11.2%
African American156134
 14.1%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander03
White231173
 25.1%
Two or More Races428
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Great Falls Elementary ranks 293rd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Great Falls Elementary.

Students who attend Great Falls Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Great Falls High

Students at Great Falls Elementary are 45% White, 42% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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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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