RUDOLPH GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rudolph Gordon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Greenville 01 school district, located in Simpsonville, SC with about 863 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Rudolph Gordon 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.

Rudolph Gordon Elementary School, located in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville, South Carolina, is a prominent institution within the Greenville County School District. Serving a rapidly growing suburban community, the school is known for its strong academic focus and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating traditional core subjects with technology-rich resources and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students at different developmental stages.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a central role in its culture. Rudolph Gordon prioritizes both high academic standards and the social-emotional growth of its students, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school remains a focal point of the local Simpsonville area, consistently working to maintain high performance ratings and a positive reputation within the district.

For more information, contact Rudolph Gordon Elementary at (864) 452-0200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
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RUDOLPH GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Simpsonville, SC with about 863 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Greenville 01
Total Students:
863
Teachers:
48.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 863 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUDOLPH GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.6%
Black or African American
9.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.