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#881 of 1,176 schools in SC

Savannah Grove Elementary

Elementary School · Florence 01 · Effingham, SC

A Florence 01 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2348 Savannah Grove Road, Effingham, SC 29541

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$14,162
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Students at Savannah Grove Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Savannah Grove 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$53,390

Median home value

$156,100

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delmae Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.7 mi1,004Compare →
Maranatha Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–122.1 mi200Compare →
Highland Park KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.4 mi17Compare →
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–122.5 mi279Compare →

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.

Florence 01

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#14 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

Savannah Grove Elementary is listed in Florence 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Savannah Grove Elementary

Savannah Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Effingham, SC, part of Florence 01, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Savannah Grove Elementary

What grades does Savannah Grove Elementary serve?

Savannah Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Savannah Grove Elementary?

Savannah Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Grove Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Grove Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Savannah Grove Elementary rank in SC?

Savannah Grove Elementary ranks #881 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Savannah Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Savannah Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Savannah Grove Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Savannah Grove Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Savannah Grove Elementary a charter school?

No, Savannah Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Savannah Grove Elementary a Title I school?

No, Savannah Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Savannah Grove Elementary?

100.0% of students at Savannah Grove 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
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Florence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%
Area population (ZIP 29541)
10,213
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
40.4
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.
  • 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 29541; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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