BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Briggs Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Florence 01 school district, located in Florence, SC with about 569 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Briggs 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.

Briggs Elementary School, located at 1012 Congaree Drive in Florence, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Florence School District. The school holds a significant place in history; it is the site of the original Briggs v. Elliott case, which was one of the five foundational court cases combined into the landmark *Brown v. Board of Education* Supreme Court decision that ended legal segregation in American public schools. Today, the school serves as a lasting symbol of the struggle for civil rights and educational equality in the United States.

In its modern role, Briggs Elementary focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By honoring its historical legacy while focusing on contemporary academic standards, Briggs Elementary remains a central pillar of the Florence community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in the classroom and beyond.

For more information, contact Briggs Elementary at (843) 664-8169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.