LIMESTONE-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Limestone-Central Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherokee 01 school district, located in Gaffney, SC with about 430 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 30 teachers, Limestone-Central Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Limestone-Central Elementary School, located at 727 Pacolet Highway in Gaffney, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the Cherokee County School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.
Beyond the classroom curriculum, Limestone-Central is integrated into the Gaffney community, working to provide a supportive atmosphere for families in the area. The school typically engages in various initiatives to encourage student participation, ranging from extracurricular activities to community-centered events. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, staff, and parents, Limestone-Central Elementary aims to be a stable and nurturing hub for local primary education.
For more information, contact Limestone-Central Elementary at (864) 206-6620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
LIMESTONE-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gaffney, SC with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee 01
- Total Students:
- 430
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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 430 students
- White
- 57.2%
- Black or African American
- 36.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.