Excellent
#71 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 6% in state
Augusta Circle Elementary
Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC
A Greenville 01 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Winyah Street, Greenville, SC 29605
- Math 88% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Augusta Circle Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Augusta Circle 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$63,717
Median home value
$228,300
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Weekday SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K | 0.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Blythe AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 861 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Veritas Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
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
- #3 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
Augusta Circle Elementary is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Augusta Circle Elementary
Augusta Circle Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Augusta Circle Elementary
What grades does Augusta Circle Elementary serve?
Augusta Circle Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Augusta Circle Elementary?
Augusta Circle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Circle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Circle Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Augusta Circle Elementary rank in SC?
Augusta Circle Elementary ranks #71 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Augusta Circle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Augusta Circle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Augusta Circle Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Augusta Circle Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Augusta Circle Elementary a charter school?
No, Augusta Circle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Augusta Circle Elementary a Title I school?
No, Augusta Circle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Augusta Circle Elementary?
12.3% of students at Augusta Circle 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (864) 355-1200
- Area population (ZIP 29605)
- 40,161
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 29605; 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
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