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Armstrong Elementary

Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC

A Greenville 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

8601 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29617

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Armstrong Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Armstrong Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,116/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,146

Median home value

$217,600

Median rent

$1,046/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

65.5%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–80.9 mi65Compare →
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Duncan Chapel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–52.0 mi583Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#60 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Armstrong Elementary is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Armstrong Elementary

Armstrong Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 415 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Armstrong Elementary

What grades does Armstrong Elementary serve?

Armstrong Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Armstrong Elementary?

Armstrong Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Armstrong Elementary rank in SC?

Armstrong Elementary ranks #655 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Armstrong Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Armstrong Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Armstrong Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Armstrong Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Armstrong Elementary a charter school?

No, Armstrong Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Armstrong Elementary a Title I school?

No, Armstrong Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armstrong Elementary?

100.0% of students at Armstrong Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 29617)
26,801
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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