W. HERBERT CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
W. Herbert Chapman Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spartanburg 07 school district, located in Spartanburg, SC with about 426 students offering grade levels from 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 32 teachers, W. Herbert Chapman Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
W. Herbert Chapman Elementary School is a public school located in the Spartanburg School District 7, situated at 230 Bryant Road in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It is part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic growth, teacher development, and creating a supportive environment for young learners.
As a neighborhood elementary school, Chapman typically emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school aims to foster a positive school culture by encouraging parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the Spartanburg District 7 educational philosophy. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact W. Herbert Chapman Elementary at (864) 594-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4400
W. HERBERT CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spartanburg, SC with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Spartanburg 07
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 426 students
- Black or African American
- 47.7%
- White
- 32.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.8%
- 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.