PLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Plain Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Greenville 01 school district, located in Simpsonville, SC with about 940 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Plain Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Plain Elementary School, located at 506 Neely Ferry Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Greenville County School District. As a key educational institution in the growing Simpsonville community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment, and promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. It generally serves the local surrounding neighborhoods, acting as a foundational hub for families in the area.

Beyond the core curriculum, Plain Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. The school’s faculty and staff focus on implementing modern instructional strategies to meet the evolving needs of elementary learners, often encouraging extracurricular participation and school spirit. With its focus on preparing students for middle school transitions and building a solid educational foundation, Plain Elementary remains a staple of the local educational landscape in the Upstate region of South Carolina.

For more information, contact Plain Elementary at (864) 355-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.