Very Good
#323 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 27% in state
Plain Elementary
Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Simpsonville, SC
A Greenville 01 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
506 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plain Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plain 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,822/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simpsonville), 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
$107,694
Median home value
$325,700
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29681; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpsonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 839 | Compare → |
| Bethel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| Five Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 193 | 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.
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
- #30 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
Plain Elementary is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plain Elementary
Plain Elementary is a public elementary school in Simpsonville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 966 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plain Elementary
What grades does Plain Elementary serve?
Plain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plain Elementary?
Plain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 966 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plain Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plain Elementary rank in SC?
Plain Elementary ranks #323 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Plain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plain 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 Plain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plain Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plain Elementary a charter school?
No, Plain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plain Elementary?
50.2% of students at Plain 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
- 966
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (864) 355-7700
- Area population (ZIP 29681)
- 67,657
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 29681; 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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