Average
#494 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 42% in state
Based on limited data
Saluda Primary
Elementary School · Saluda 01 · Saluda, SC
A Saluda 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
200 Matthews Drive, Saluda, SC 29138
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saluda Primary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,866/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saluda), 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
$45,410
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 408 | 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.
Saluda 01
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saluda Primary is listed in Saluda 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saluda Primary
Saluda Primary is a public elementary school in Saluda, SC, part of Saluda 01, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saluda Primary
What grades does Saluda Primary serve?
Saluda Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Saluda Primary?
Saluda Primary has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda Primary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saluda Primary rank in SC?
Saluda Primary ranks #494 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Saluda Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Saluda Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Saluda Primary a charter school?
No, Saluda Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saluda Primary a Title I school?
No, Saluda Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saluda Primary?
100.0% of students at Saluda Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Saluda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (864) 445-2469
- Area population (ZIP 29138)
- 9,641
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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.
- 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 29138; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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