ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alma Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherokee 01 school district, located in Gaffney, SC with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Alma Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alma Elementary School, located at 213 Alma Street in Gaffney, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. Serving the local community in Gaffney, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, aiming to foster a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development.

As a neighborhood school, Alma Elementary plays an integral role in the daily life of the Gaffney area. The school typically emphasizes the core curriculum while incorporating programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By partnering with families and the surrounding community, Alma Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Alma Elementary at (864) 206-6482 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.