Very Good
#327 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 28% in state
Clinton Elementary
Elementary School · Laurens 56 · Clinton, SC
A Laurens 56 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Chestnut Street, Clinton, SC 29325
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Clinton 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$54,209
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29325; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwell Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Summit Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–7 | 1.5 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Eastside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Joanna Woodson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | Not available | 300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Laurens 56
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Elementary is listed in Laurens 56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Elementary
Clinton Elementary is a public elementary school in Clinton, SC, part of Laurens 56, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Elementary
What grades does Clinton Elementary serve?
Clinton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clinton Elementary?
Clinton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Elementary rank in SC?
Clinton Elementary ranks #327 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Clinton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Clinton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clinton Elementary a charter school?
No, Clinton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clinton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Elementary?
100.0% of students at Clinton 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
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (864) 833-0812
- Area population (ZIP 29325)
- 14,164
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 29325; 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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