FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laurens 55 school district, located in Laurens, SC with about 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Ford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Ford Elementary School is a public primary school located in Laurens, South Carolina, serving students in the Laurens County School District 55. As a core part of the local community on Lucas Avenue, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children during their early formative years. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Ford Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere involving students, educators, and families. The school typically engages in various initiatives to support the social and emotional growth of its students, ensuring that the campus remains an inclusive space for learners from diverse backgrounds. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular or community-oriented activities, Ford Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the Laurens community.

For more information, contact Ford Elementary at (864) 984-3986 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
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FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Laurens, SC with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Laurens 55
Total Students:
534
Teachers:
33
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 534 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.6%
White
30.9%
Black or African American
26.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.