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Gordon Elementary
Elementary School · Dillon 04 · Dillon, SC
A Dillon 04 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
926 Perry Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gordon Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Gordon 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dillon), 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
$43,637
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 375 | 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.
Dillon 04
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gordon Elementary is listed in Dillon 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon Elementary
Gordon Elementary is a public elementary school in Dillon, SC, part of Dillon 04, serving approximately 444 students in grades 4th-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,143 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon Elementary
What grades does Gordon Elementary serve?
Gordon Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Gordon Elementary?
Gordon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon Elementary rank in SC?
Gordon Elementary ranks #1,143 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Gordon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Gordon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gordon Elementary a charter school?
No, Gordon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gordon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Elementary?
100.0% of students at Gordon 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dillon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (843) 774-1227
- Area population (ZIP 29536)
- 15,825
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 29536; 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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