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#996 of 1,176 schools in SC

Grove Elementary

Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Piedmont, SC

A Greenville 01 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1220 Old Grove Road, Piedmont, SC 29673

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism39.9%

Students at Grove Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Grove 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,580/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,630

Median home value

$225,300

Median rent

$1,024/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thomas E. Kerns ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–52.5 mi494Compare →
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–123.5 mi199Compare →
Conestee Baptist Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–123.7 mi36Compare →
Robert E. Cashion ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–53.8 mi934Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#79 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grove Elementary is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grove Elementary

Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Piedmont, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grove Elementary

What grades does Grove Elementary serve?

Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Grove Elementary?

Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grove Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grove Elementary rank in SC?

Grove Elementary ranks #996 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Grove Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grove Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grove Elementary a charter school?

No, Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grove Elementary a Title I school?

No, Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grove Elementary?

100.0% of students at Grove 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
601
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.9%
Area population (ZIP 29673)
30,812
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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 29673; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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