Grove Elementary

Summary:

Grove Elementary is a public elementary school located in Piedmont, South Carolina, serving 639 students in grades K-5. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Greenville 01 school district, it faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.

Grove Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (45.7%) and African American (36.46%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, lags behind the district and state. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 47.4% in ELA and 45.6% in Math, compared to the district's 61.7% and 65%, respectively. Additionally, Grove Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Grove Elementary serves a high percentage of low-income students, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, the school's per-student spending is relatively high. This suggests that the school may have access to significant resources, but these resources are not translating into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the nearby Augusta Circle Elementary consistently ranks among the top 3 elementary schools in the state and has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, despite being part of the same Greenville 01 district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1220 Old Grove Road
       Piedmont, SC  29673


(864) 355-5900

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
446th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,753 Help


Students who attend Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tanglewood Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.7%
African American:
36.5%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Grove Elementary ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 44th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Grove Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Greenville 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grove Elementary is $12,753, which is the 17th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grove Elementary 446th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Hispanic students:


Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.74 516th 542 4.8%
2004 19.41 487th 550 11.5%
2005 6.23 544th 557 2.3%
2006 14.80 511th 559 8.6%
2007 21.64 492nd 566 13.1%
2008 16.97 524th 577 9.2%
2009 25.84 481st 580 17.1%
2010 22.37 514th 589 12.7%
2011 26.09 492nd 597 17.6%
2012 35.65 427th 594 28.1%
2013 34.08 436th 599 27.2%
2014 42.13 398th 630 36.8%
2015 31.03 470th 638 26.3%
2016 22.29 511th 619 17.4%
2017 13.48 585th 639 8.5%
2018 21.57 498th 624 20.2%
2019 26.98 478th 643 25.7%
2021 25.68 456th 622 26.7%
2022 24.43 469th 625 25.0%
2023 23.22 504th 644 21.7%
2024 29.82 446th 638 30.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.09 40th 82 51.2%
2019 45.19 60th 104 42.3%
2021 39.57 56th 84 33.3%
2022 37.54 53rd 84 36.9%
2023 32.80 48th 72 33.3%
2024 49.96 33rd 79 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 412th 588 29.9%
2019 39.01 386th 600 35.7%
2021 42.56 343rd 580 40.9%
2022 39.87 370th 600 38.3%
2023 35.34 413th 608 32.1%
2024 44.69 337th 599 43.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 468th 570 17.9%
2019 25.89 455th 588 22.6%
2021 30.16 387th 554 30.1%
2022 25.98 431st 573 24.8%
2023 23.30 458th 580 21.0%
2024 24.22 440th 565 22.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.43 120th 161 25.5%
2019 36.52 118th 189 37.6%
2021 54.03 49th 122 59.8%
2022 33.13 105th 151 30.5%
2023 14.10 164th 174 5.7%
2024 18.99 127th 143 11.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.57 472nd 571 17.3%
2019 26.35 448th 590 24.1%
2021 18.85 454th 561 19.1%
2022 21.86 458th 579 20.9%
2023 21.12 471st 582 19.1%
2024 34.83 372nd 568 34.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.40 334th 412 18.9%
2019 40.38 270th 421 35.9%
2021 51.39 147th 350 58.0%
2022 34.87 261st 393 33.6%
2023 41.03 232nd 394 41.1%
2024 55.49 149th 369 59.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.90 57th 104 45.2%
2019 52.98 56th 116 51.7%
2021 44.96 44th 86 48.8%
2022 41.85 71st 115 38.3%
2023 35.75 74th 115 35.7%
2024 49.87 54th 115 53.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 306 199 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 309 208 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1990 307 209 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 339 244 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 343 248 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 342 239 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1994 335 256 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1995 316 270 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 316 270 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 294 313 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1998 250 325 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1999 266 338 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 205 407 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2001 151 335 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2002 122 338 1 22 0 n/a n/a 1 484
2003 122 338 1 22 0 n/a n/a 1 484
2004 131 360 1 26 0 n/a n/a 2 520
2005 99 441 3 76 0 n/a n/a 3 622
2006 115 399 3 116 0 n/a n/a 4 637
2007 108 395 1 146 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 105 370 2 186 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 122 337 2 201 1 n/a n/a 2 665
2010 107 323 2 193 3 n/a n/a 2 630
2011 104 273 1 205 1 0 19 0 603
2012 84 280 2 220 0 0 17 0 603
2013 83 275 1 255 2 0 25 0 641
2014 87 328 0 256 2 0 27 0 700
2015 103 353 0 308 2 0 26 0 792
2016 83 321 0 309 1 0 28 0 742
2017 85 316 2 310 0 0 30 0 743
2018 81 301 1 289 0 0 27 0 699
2019 99 244 1 277 0 2 37 0 660
2020 88 262 1 295 8 0 31 0 685
2021 78 223 1 270 5 0 38 0 615
2022 79 232 1 286 5 0 41 0 644
2023 73 233 0 292 5 0 36 0 639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 30.7 16.5 n/a
1989 517 29.6 17.4 n/a
1990 519 31.0 16.7 n/a
1991 584 32.6 17.9 49.3
1992 593 32.4 18.3 45.5
1993 583 34.0 17.1 53.9
1994 595 35.5 16.8 56.3
1995 593 37.0 16.0 51.9
1996 593 37.0 16.0 51.9
1997 608 41.3 14.7 54.3
1998 579 39.8 14.5 61
1999 611 40.0 15.3 64.8
2000 624 44.0 14.2 67.9
2001 501 43.0 11.7 74.7
2002 484 43.0 11.3 70.4
2003 484 43.0 11.3 70.4
2004 520 39.5 13.2 73.4
2005 622 42.1 14.8 86.4
2006 637 47.8 13.3 59.1
2007 650 76.6 8.5 81.8
2008 664 55.3 12.0 88.6
2009 665 59.3 11.2 87.5
2010 630 45.8 13.7 94.3
2011 603 44.4 13.5 95.2
2012 603 45.8 13.1 95.4
2013 641 48.3 13.2 96.6
2014 700 46.8 14.9 96.9
2015 792 54.0 14.6 96.8
2016 742 59.0 12.5 100
2017 743 56.0 13.2 100
2018 699 54.8 12.7 100
2019 660 47.8 13.8 100
2020 685 48.8 14.0 100
2021 615 34.8 17.6 100
2022 644 49.8 12.9 100
2023 639 51.0 12.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 30.7 16.5 n/a
1989 517 29.6 17.4 n/a
1990 519 31.0 16.7 n/a
1991 584 32.6 17.9 49.3
1992 593 32.4 18.3 45.5
1993 583 34.0 17.1 53.9
1994 595 35.5 16.8 56.3
1995 593 37.0 16.0 51.9
1996 593 37.0 16.0 51.9
1997 608 41.3 14.7 54.3
1998 579 39.8 14.5 61
1999 611 40.0 15.3 64.8
2000 624 44.0 14.2 67.9
2001 501 43.0 11.7 74.7
2002 484 43.0 11.3 70.4
2003 484 43.0 11.3 70.4
2004 520 39.5 13.2 73.4
2005 622 42.1 14.8 86.4
2006 637 47.8 13.3 59.1
2007 650 76.6 8.5 81.8
2008 664 55.3 12.0 88.6
2009 665 59.3 11.2 87.5
2010 630 45.8 13.7 94.3
2011 603 44.4 13.5 95.2
2012 603 45.8 13.1 95.4
2013 641 48.3 13.2 96.6
2014 700 46.8 14.9 96.9
2015 792 54.0 14.6 96.8
2016 742 59.0 12.5 100
2017 743 56.0 13.2 100
2018 699 54.8 12.7 100
2019 660 47.8 13.8 100
2020 685 48.8 14.0 100
2021 615 34.8 17.6 100
2022 644 49.8 12.9 100
2023 639 51.0 12.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grove Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,342 (12.6%) $106 (1.0%) $1,448 (13.6%) $8,157 (76.4%) $1,074 (10.1%) $9,231 (86.4%) $10,679
2020 $1,622 (15.6%) $519 (5.0%) $2,140 (20.6%) $7,575 (73.0%) $662 (6.4%) $8,238 (79.4%) $10,378
2021 $1,757 (16.2%) $422 (3.9%) $2,179 (20.0%) $7,977 (73.4%) $716 (6.6%) $8,692 (80.0%) $10,871
2022 $2,516 (22.2%) $785 (6.9%) $3,301 (29.2%) $7,360 (65.1%) $650 (5.7%) $8,010 (70.8%) $11,311
2023 $2,424 (19.0%) $1,217 (9.5%) $3,641 (28.6%) $8,492 (66.6%) $621 (4.9%) $9,112 (71.4%) $12,753

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 504th of 644 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grove Elementary)31.341.6
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)60.262
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grove Elementary)3339.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)68.564.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Grove Elementary)33.631.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)63.960.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grove Elementary)3441.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)62.666.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grove Elementary)37.334
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)63.557.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grove Elementary)28.333.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)52.764.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grove Elementary)31.421.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)57.257.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students660639
 3.2%
African American244233
 4.5%
American Indian05
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic277292
 5.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White9973
 26.3%
Two or More Races3736
 2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Grove Elementary.

Students who attend Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tanglewood Middle

Grove Elementary ranks 446th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Grove Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 36% African American, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.


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