Very Good
#330 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 28% in state
Based on limited data
Piney Woods Elementary
Elementary School · Lexington 05 · Chapin, SC
A Lexington 05 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
816 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piney Woods Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Piney Woods 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,650/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chapin), 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
$116,438
Median home value
$378,100
Median rent
$1,901/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Abner Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 3.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Abner Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 3.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Little Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 391 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lexington 05
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Piney Woods Elementary is listed in Lexington 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piney Woods Elementary
Piney Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Chapin, SC, part of Lexington 05, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piney Woods Elementary
What grades does Piney Woods Elementary serve?
Piney Woods Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Piney Woods Elementary?
Piney Woods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piney Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piney Woods Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piney Woods Elementary rank in SC?
Piney Woods Elementary ranks #330 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Piney Woods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Piney Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Piney Woods Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piney Woods Elementary has 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Piney Woods Elementary a charter school?
No, Piney Woods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piney Woods Elementary a Title I school?
No, Piney Woods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piney Woods Elementary?
30.9% of students at Piney Woods 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (803) 756-1100
- Area population (ZIP 29036)
- 26,720
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 29036; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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