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#1128 of 1,176 schools in SC
B. D. Lee Elementary
Elementary School · Cherokee 01 · Gaffney, SC
A Cherokee 01 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Overbrook Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at B. D. Lee Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where B. D. Lee 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaffney), 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
$55,631
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29341; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Limestone-central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Grassy Pond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cherokee 01
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
B. D. Lee Elementary is listed in Cherokee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About B. D. Lee Elementary
B. D. Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Gaffney, SC, part of Cherokee 01, serving approximately 617 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,128 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about B. D. Lee Elementary
What grades does B. D. Lee Elementary serve?
B. D. Lee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend B. D. Lee Elementary?
B. D. Lee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. D. Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at B. D. Lee Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B. D. Lee Elementary rank in SC?
B. D. Lee Elementary ranks #1,128 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is B. D. Lee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
B. D. Lee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 B. D. Lee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B. D. Lee Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is B. D. Lee Elementary a charter school?
No, B. D. Lee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is B. D. Lee Elementary a Title I school?
No, B. D. Lee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B. D. Lee Elementary?
100.0% of students at B. D. Lee 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (864) 206-6432
- Area population (ZIP 29341)
- 19,564
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 29341; 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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