LUTHER L. VAUGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherokee 01 school district, located in Gaffney, SC with about 365 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 27 teachers, Luther L. Vaughan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is a public school located in Gaffney, South Carolina, serving students within the Cherokee County School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its young students for their future academic transitions.
The school operates with a focus on core curriculum standards and often emphasizes community engagement to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, Luther L. Vaughan Elementary strives to create a well-rounded atmosphere where students can develop their unique talents. As a key part of the local Gaffney educational landscape, the school works closely with families and staff to ensure that every student has access to the resources needed to succeed in their formative years.
For more information, contact Luther L. Vaughan Elementary at (864) 206-6054 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
LUTHER L. VAUGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gaffney, SC with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee 01
- Total Students:
- 365
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 365 students
- Black or African American
- 48.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.2%
- White
- 16.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.