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#937 of 1,176 schools in SC

Henry Timrod Elementary

Elementary School · Florence 01 · Florence, SC

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

1901 East Old Marion Highway, Florence, SC 29506

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$14,162
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Henry Timrod Elementary score 31% 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 Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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 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 Henry Timrod 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,750/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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

$38,441

Median home value

$114,400

Median rent

$802/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

52.5%

Poverty rate

28%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29506; 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
Theodore Lester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.93–52.3 mi375Compare →
North Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–53.6 mi433Compare →
Wallace Gregg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9K–54.1 mi333Compare →
Mclaurin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–24.3 mi547Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Florence 01

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#19 of 23
District spending per student
$14,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry Timrod Elementary is listed in Florence 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry Timrod Elementary

Henry Timrod Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, SC, part of Florence 01, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry Timrod Elementary

What grades does Henry Timrod Elementary serve?

Henry Timrod Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Henry Timrod Elementary?

Henry Timrod Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Timrod Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry Timrod Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry Timrod Elementary rank in SC?

Henry Timrod Elementary ranks #937 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Henry Timrod Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry Timrod Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Henry Timrod Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Timrod Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Henry Timrod Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Henry Timrod Elementary a Title I school?

No, Henry Timrod Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Henry Timrod 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
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Florence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 29506)
20,323
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
37.1
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 29506; 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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