GREAT FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Great Falls Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chester 01 school district, located in Great Falls, SC with about 428 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, Great Falls Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Great Falls Elementary School, located at 301 Dearborn Street in Great Falls, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of the Chester County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future educational transitions. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement.

The facility in Great Falls is designed to accommodate the needs of elementary-aged children, providing classrooms and resources tailored to early childhood and primary education. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, Great Falls Elementary aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in a changing world. Through various programs and a committed staff, the school strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and build a strong sense of pride in their local school community.

For more information, contact Great Falls Elementary at (803) 482-2214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
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GREAT FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Great Falls, SC with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chester 01
Total Students:
428
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 428 students

White
54.0%
Black or African American
44.9%
Two or more races
0.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.