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#1146 of 1,176 schools in SC

Wallace Gregg Elementary

Elementary School · Florence 01 · Florence, SC

A Florence 01 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

515 Francis Marion Road, Florence, SC 29505

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,162
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Wallace Gregg Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wallace Gregg 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

$64,194

Median home value

$174,100

Median rent

$1,084/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29505; 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
Theodore Lester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.93–52.4 mi375Compare →
Henry Timrod ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6K–54.1 mi416Compare →
Greenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6K–55.0 mi541Compare →
Mclaurin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–25.0 mi547Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Florence 01

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#22 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

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

About Wallace Gregg Elementary

Wallace Gregg Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, SC, part of Florence 01, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wallace Gregg Elementary

What grades does Wallace Gregg Elementary serve?

Wallace Gregg Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wallace Gregg Elementary?

Wallace Gregg Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Gregg Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Gregg Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wallace Gregg Elementary rank in SC?

Wallace Gregg Elementary ranks #1,146 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Wallace Gregg Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wallace Gregg Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Wallace Gregg Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallace Gregg Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wallace Gregg Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Wallace Gregg Elementary a Title I school?

No, Wallace Gregg Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallace Gregg Elementary?

100.0% of students at Wallace Gregg 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
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Florence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
Area population (ZIP 29505)
23,953
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
39.9
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 29505; 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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