Hodges Elementary

Summary:

Hodges Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hodges, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 353. The school is part of the Greenwood 50 School District, which is ranked 22 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hodges Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking of 39 out of 638 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hodges Elementary had 71.1% of 3rd graders, 79.4% of 4th graders, and 80% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. In mathematics, Hodges Elementary had 69.3% of 3rd graders, 81% of 4th graders, and 76.7% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 54.5%, 51%, and 45.8%. Additionally, Hodges Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (71.1%) compared to the state and district averages, and 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Hodges Elementary has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 294 out of 643 schools in 2018-2019 to 39 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024, a significant jump. The school's success can be attributed to effective teaching practices, a supportive school environment, and a commitment to ensuring the academic growth of all students, despite the challenges of a high-poverty student population. Compared to the nearby schools in the Greenwood 50 district, such as Mathews Elementary, Woodfields Elementary, and Long Cane Primary, Hodges Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic measures, making it a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4717 Main Street
       Hodges, SC  29653


(864) 374-5000

District: Greenwood 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,613 Help


Students who attend Hodges Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northside Middle
High:    Greenwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
African American:
20.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hodges Elementary ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.76. (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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hodges Elementary is $14,613, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hodges Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hodges Elementary 39th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hodges Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Greenwood 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood 50 22nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hodges Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.43 191st 542 64.8%
2004 51.91 293rd 550 46.7%
2005 52.06 298th 557 46.5%
2006 31.77 429th 559 23.3%
2007 35.18 420th 566 25.8%
2008 35.90 415th 577 28.1%
2009 41.19 381st 580 34.3%
2010 61.24 225th 589 61.8%
2011 62.89 226th 597 62.1%
2012 66.61 194th 594 67.3%
2013 63.58 222nd 599 62.9%
2014 66.94 203rd 630 67.8%
2015 67.36 153rd 638 76.0%
2016 48.21 326th 619 47.3%
2017 33.87 431st 639 32.6%
2018 43.37 344th 624 44.9%
2019 54.40 294th 643 54.3%
2021 67.56 188th 622 69.8%
2022 74.79 155th 625 75.2%
2023 80.62 115th 644 82.1%
2024 91.76 39th 638 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 436th 588 25.9%
2019 47.56 331st 600 44.8%
2021 66.50 172nd 580 70.3%
2022 64.21 195th 600 67.5%
2023 78.05 105th 608 82.7%
2024 87.90 41st 599 93.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.23 319th 570 44.0%
2019 54.73 273rd 588 53.6%
2021 65.54 183rd 554 67.0%
2022 63.30 203rd 573 64.6%
2023 76.76 125th 580 78.4%
2024 90.81 35th 565 93.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.02 58th 105 44.8%
2024 53.55 55th 82 32.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 347th 571 39.2%
2019 54.84 274th 590 53.6%
2021 64.79 178th 561 68.3%
2022 81.77 95th 579 83.6%
2023 81.16 93rd 582 84.0%
2024 90.30 41st 568 92.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.50 392nd 412 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hodges Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 321st 457 29.8%
2019 49.45 254th 472 46.2%
2021 53.30 217th 439 50.6%
2022 58.67 196th 455 56.9%
2023 68.61 142nd 463 69.3%
2024 84.42 45th 441 89.8%
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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 Hodges Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 105 144 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 115 134 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 117 150 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 116 145 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 123 139 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 134 126 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 136 132 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 133 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 133 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 136 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 148 102 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 152 103 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 171 104 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 172 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 174 106 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 174 106 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 181 105 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 176 98 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 169 93 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 190 92 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 187 102 1 5 0 n/a n/a 4 299
2009 167 101 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 278
2010 155 83 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 246
2011 130 63 0 5 0 0 5 0 203
2012 163 71 0 7 0 0 4 0 245
2013 180 74 0 9 0 0 4 0 267
2014 193 81 0 16 0 0 5 0 295
2015 209 88 0 13 0 0 8 0 318
2016 223 89 0 14 0 1 15 0 342
2017 248 102 0 15 0 0 12 0 377
2018 249 105 0 12 0 0 13 0 379
2019 230 101 0 8 0 0 15 0 354
2020 237 84 1 10 0 0 15 0 347
2021 220 77 1 9 0 0 13 0 320
2022 215 74 3 8 0 1 12 0 313
2023 251 71 4 10 1 1 15 0 353

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 Hodges Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 15.4 16.1 n/a
1989 249 15.2 16.3 n/a
1990 267 17.1 15.6 n/a
1991 261 16.8 15.5 34.1
1992 264 16.5 16.0 42.8
1993 260 15.5 16.8 45.4
1994 269 16.5 16.3 39.4
1995 231 17.5 13.2 39
1996 231 17.5 13.2 39
1997 218 19.0 11.5 36.2
1998 250 18.0 13.9 36.4
1999 257 20.0 12.9 55.3
2000 279 23.0 12.1 44.1
2001 270 22.0 12.3 41.5
2002 281 23.0 12.2 49.5
2003 281 23.0 12.2 49.5
2004 288 15.6 18.5 63.2
2005 278 19.0 14.6 61.9
2006 269 19.8 13.6 62.8
2007 290 37.3 7.8 65.2
2008 299 20.8 14.4 62.4
2009 278 24.3 11.4 65.5
2010 246 18.0 13.6 64.8
2011 203 13.0 15.6 67.5
2012 245 15.0 16.3 57.6
2013 267 16.5 16.1 50.2
2014 295 17.0 17.3 51.9
2015 318 18.0 17.6 49.1
2016 342 22.0 15.5 100
2017 377 22.0 17.1 100
2018 379 25.2 15.0 100
2019 354 24.6 14.3 100
2020 347 24.0 14.4 100
2021 320 23.6 13.5 100
2022 313 24.4 12.8 100
2023 353 29.6 11.9 100

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 Hodges Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 15.4 16.1 n/a
1989 249 15.2 16.3 n/a
1990 267 17.1 15.6 n/a
1991 261 16.8 15.5 34.1
1992 264 16.5 16.0 42.8
1993 260 15.5 16.8 45.4
1994 269 16.5 16.3 39.4
1995 231 17.5 13.2 39
1996 231 17.5 13.2 39
1997 218 19.0 11.5 36.2
1998 250 18.0 13.9 36.4
1999 257 20.0 12.9 55.3
2000 279 23.0 12.1 44.1
2001 270 22.0 12.3 41.5
2002 281 23.0 12.2 49.5
2003 281 23.0 12.2 49.5
2004 288 15.6 18.5 63.2
2005 278 19.0 14.6 61.9
2006 269 19.8 13.6 62.8
2007 290 37.3 7.8 65.2
2008 299 20.8 14.4 62.4
2009 278 24.3 11.4 65.5
2010 246 18.0 13.6 64.8
2011 203 13.0 15.6 67.5
2012 245 15.0 16.3 57.6
2013 267 16.5 16.1 50.2
2014 295 17.0 17.3 51.9
2015 318 18.0 17.6 49.1
2016 342 22.0 15.5 100
2017 377 22.0 17.1 100
2018 379 25.2 15.0 100
2019 354 24.6 14.3 100
2020 347 24.0 14.4 100
2021 320 23.6 13.5 100
2022 313 24.4 12.8 100
2023 353 29.6 11.9 100

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 Hodges 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 $850 (8.9%) $662 (6.9%) $1,512 (15.8%) $6,950 (72.8%) $1,080 (11.3%) $8,030 (84.2%) $9,542
2020 $1,187 (11.0%) $451 (4.2%) $1,638 (15.2%) $7,879 (73.2%) $1,248 (11.6%) $9,126 (84.8%) $10,764
2021 $1,069 (10.1%) $436 (4.1%) $1,505 (14.2%) $8,159 (76.9%) $944 (8.9%) $9,103 (85.8%) $10,608
2022 $1,244 (9.6%) $1,473 (11.4%) $2,717 (21.0%) $9,128 (70.5%) $1,106 (8.5%) $10,233 (79.0%) $12,951
2023 $2,834 (19.4%) $1,420 (9.7%) $4,254 (29.1%) $9,289 (63.6%) $1,070 (7.3%) $10,359 (70.9%) $14,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hodges Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 644 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hodges Elementary)54.368.9
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)39.852.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hodges Elementary)54.360.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)46.953.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Hodges Elementary)68.377.8
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Greenwood 50)41.945.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hodges Elementary)66.779.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)41.255
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hodges Elementary)6079.3
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)32.945.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hodges Elementary)27.860
 32.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)30.551.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hodges Elementary)24.142
 17.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)35.942.6
 6.7%
   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 Students354353
 0.3%
African American10171
 29.7%
American Indian01
Asian04
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White230251
 9.1%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hodges Elementary

Yes. Hodges Elementary ranks in the top 6.1% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Hodges Elementary.

Students at Hodges Elementary are 71% White, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Hodges Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northside Middle
High : Greenwood High


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