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#739 of 1,176 schools in SC
Blacksburg Elementary
Elementary School · Cherokee 01 · Blacksburg, SC
A Cherokee 01 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
402 Hardin Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blacksburg Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Blacksburg 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,499/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blacksburg), 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
$50,867
Median home value
$120,300
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| Draytonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 265 | Compare → |
| Grassy Pond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| Northwest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 425 | 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.
Cherokee 01
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Blacksburg Elementary is listed in Cherokee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blacksburg Elementary
Blacksburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Blacksburg, SC, part of Cherokee 01, serving approximately 321 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blacksburg Elementary
What grades does Blacksburg Elementary serve?
Blacksburg Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Blacksburg Elementary?
Blacksburg Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blacksburg Elementary rank in SC?
Blacksburg Elementary ranks #739 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Blacksburg Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blacksburg Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Blacksburg Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blacksburg Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blacksburg Elementary a charter school?
No, Blacksburg Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blacksburg Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blacksburg Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blacksburg Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blacksburg 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (864) 206-6518
- Area population (ZIP 29702)
- 9,855
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 29702; 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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