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#600 of 1,176 schools in SC
Woodruff Elementary
Elementary School · Spartanburg 04 · Woodruff, SC
A Spartanburg 04 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
915 Cross Anchor Road, Woodruff, SC 29388
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodruff Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodruff 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,474/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodruff), 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
$77,197
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29388; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Spartanburg 04
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodruff Elementary is listed in Spartanburg 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodruff Elementary
Woodruff Elementary is a public elementary school in Woodruff, SC, part of Spartanburg 04, serving approximately 615 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodruff Elementary
What grades does Woodruff Elementary serve?
Woodruff Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Woodruff Elementary?
Woodruff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodruff Elementary rank in SC?
Woodruff Elementary ranks #600 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Woodruff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodruff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Woodruff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodruff Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woodruff Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodruff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodruff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodruff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodruff Elementary?
68.8% of students at Woodruff 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (864) 476-3123
- Area population (ZIP 29388)
- 16,020
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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.
- 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 29388; 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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