Very Good
#180 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 15% in state
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Elementary School · Florence 01 · Florence, SC
A Florence 01 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 Westfield Drive, Florence, SC 29501
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucy T. Davis Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucy T. Davis 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$70,618
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 589 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence 01
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Lucy T. Davis Elementary is listed in Florence 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Lucy T. Davis Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, SC, part of Florence 01, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy T. Davis Elementary
What grades does Lucy T. Davis Elementary serve?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy T. Davis Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy T. Davis Elementary rank in SC?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary ranks #180 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lucy T. Davis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy T. Davis 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 Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy T. Davis Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Lucy T. Davis Elementary a charter school?
No, Lucy T. Davis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy T. Davis Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lucy T. Davis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
64.6% of students at Lucy T. Davis 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
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Florence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (843) 665-5977
- Area population (ZIP 29501)
- 47,259
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 29501; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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