Jesse S. Bobo Elementary

495 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301

(864)576-2085

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School is a public school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Spartanburg School District 6. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jesse S. Bobo Elementary places a high value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to create a holistic educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on inclusivity, the staff strives to cultivate a sense of belonging, ensuring that every student feels encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

381

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jesse S. Bobo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	76
Black	219
Asian	7
Two or More	30

Black
219 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
76 (19.9 %)
White
49 (12.9 %)
Two or More
30 (7.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spartanburg 06
Phone:	(864)576-2085
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 70