Very Good
#183 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 16% in state
Indian Land Elementary
Elementary School · Lancaster 01 · Indian Land, SC
A Lancaster 01 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4137 Doby's Bridge Road, Indian Land, SC 29707
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Land Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian Land 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,337/100K
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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
$117,609
Median home value
$439,400
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Doby's Bridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Marvin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 1,138 | 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.
Lancaster 01
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Land Elementary is listed in Lancaster 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Land Elementary
Indian Land Elementary is a public elementary school in Indian Land, SC, part of Lancaster 01, serving approximately 1,041 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Land Elementary
What grades does Indian Land Elementary serve?
Indian Land Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Indian Land Elementary?
Indian Land Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,041 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Land Elementary rank in SC?
Indian Land Elementary ranks #183 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Indian Land Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Land Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Indian Land Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Land Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Indian Land Elementary a charter school?
No, Indian Land Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Land Elementary a Title I school?
No, Indian Land Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Land Elementary?
27.3% of students at Indian Land 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (803) 548-2916
- Area population (ZIP 29707)
- 35,224
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 29707; 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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