Very Good
#161 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 14% in state
Fort Mill Elementary
Elementary School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
192 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Mill Elementary score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Mill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mill), 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
$111,323
Median home value
$416,100
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29715; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doby's Bridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Sugar Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| River Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Springfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 887 | 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.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #12 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Mill Elementary is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Mill Elementary
Fort Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 715 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Mill Elementary
What grades does Fort Mill Elementary serve?
Fort Mill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Mill Elementary?
Fort Mill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill Elementary rank in SC?
Fort Mill Elementary ranks #161 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Fort Mill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Mill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Fort Mill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Mill Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Mill Elementary a charter school?
No, Fort Mill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Mill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fort Mill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Mill Elementary?
36.2% of students at Fort Mill 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
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (803) 547-7546
- Area population (ZIP 29715)
- 43,855
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 29715; 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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