Tamassee-Salem Elementary

Summary:

Tamassee-Salem Elementary is a public elementary school serving 214 students in grades PK-5 in Tamassee, South Carolina, which is part of the Oconee 01 school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tamassee-Salem Elementary's key strengths include its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 10.7 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than nearby schools. This small class size likely contributes to the school's academic success and provides more individualized attention for students. Additionally, despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.79% to 73.83%, the school's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Oconee 01 district, such as Walhalla Elementary and Keowee Elementary, Tamassee-Salem Elementary stands out for its consistently higher test scores, particularly in Mathematics. As the school's demographics continue to evolve, with a slight decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic and students of two or more races, it will be important for the administration to monitor and adapt strategies to ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9950 North Highway 11
       Tamassee, SC  29686


(864) 886-4540

District: Oconee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,643 Help


Students who attend Tamassee-Salem Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walhalla Middle
High:    Walhalla High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tamassee-Salem Elementary ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tamassee-Salem Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Oconee 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tamassee-Salem Elementary is 10.7, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tamassee-Salem Elementary is $16,643, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Oconee 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tamassee-Salem Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tamassee-Salem Elementary 223rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Tamassee-Salem Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oconee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee 01 21st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tamassee-Salem Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tamassee-Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.91 118th 542 78.2%
2004 84.29 60th 550 89.1%
2005 82.83 65th 557 88.3%
2006 75.05 119th 559 78.7%
2007 68.03 171st 566 69.8%
2008 64.21 210th 577 63.6%
2009 67.66 176th 580 69.7%
2010 69.76 158th 589 73.2%
2011 75.83 118th 597 80.2%
2012 65.68 208th 594 65.0%
2013 73.05 144th 599 76.0%
2014 73.62 145th 630 77.0%
2015 49.15 318th 638 50.2%
2016 65.32 205th 619 66.9%
2017 55.24 277th 639 56.7%
2018 56.40 262nd 624 58.0%
2019 51.36 311th 643 51.6%
2021 59.40 245th 622 60.6%
2022 70.11 179th 625 71.4%
2023 69.41 191st 644 70.3%
2024 63.52 223rd 638 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tamassee-Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 295th 588 49.8%
2019 47.42 332nd 600 44.7%
2021 57.82 230th 580 60.3%
2022 72.15 142nd 600 76.3%
2023 67.68 175th 608 71.2%
2024 51.71 288th 599 51.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Tamassee-Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 310th 570 45.6%
2019 63.13 209th 588 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tamassee-Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 239th 571 58.1%
2019 55.47 267th 590 54.7%
2022 68.49 175th 579 69.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tamassee-Salem Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.71 336th 457 26.5%
2019 28.22 361st 472 23.5%
2021 30.88 319th 439 27.3%
2022 45.12 274th 455 39.8%
2023 43.09 279th 463 39.7%
2024 44.86 268th 441 39.2%
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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.

Tamassee-Salem Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tamassee-Salem Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1991 285 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 268 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 265 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1994 252 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1995 229 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1996 229 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1997 231 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 238 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 236 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2000 258 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 263 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 292 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 292 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 286 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 281 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 273 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 1 281
2007 268 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 271 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 278 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 279 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2011 275 1 0 3 0 0 7 0 286
2012 271 1 0 1 1 0 6 0 280
2013 245 1 0 5 1 0 11 0 263
2014 258 1 1 6 1 0 10 0 277
2015 253 7 0 2 0 0 10 0 272
2016 248 8 0 0 0 0 9 0 265
2017 251 4 0 6 0 0 8 0 269
2018 226 4 0 1 0 0 9 0 240
2019 219 1 0 3 0 0 7 0 230
2020 207 2 0 6 0 0 4 0 219
2021 173 2 1 9 0 0 5 0 190
2022 197 11 2 14 0 0 6 0 230
2023 189 2 0 9 0 0 14 0 214

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

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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 Tamassee-Salem Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 18.2 17.6 n/a
1989 301 17.2 17.5 n/a
1990 307 16.5 18.6 n/a
1991 286 17.3 16.5 26.2
1992 270 17.8 15.1 35.9
1993 266 17.5 15.2 41.4
1994 255 19.0 13.4 42.4
1995 234 16.4 14.3 55.6
1996 234 16.4 14.3 55.6
1997 238 15.0 15.9 45.4
1998 240 19.0 12.6 50
1999 238 21.0 11.3 55.9
2000 260 24.6 10.6 50
2001 265 23.3 11.4 54.7
2002 294 21.8 13.5 54.4
2003 294 21.8 13.5 54.4
2004 292 23.8 12.3 54.5
2005 288 23.3 12.4 60.4
2006 281 23.0 12.2 56.1
2007 276 33.4 8.3 44.9
2008 284 21.6 13.1 56.7
2009 290 21.1 13.7 63.1
2010 288 22.8 12.6 64.2
2011 286 22.8 12.5 62.6
2012 280 22.1 12.6 65.4
2013 263 21.1 12.4 67.3
2014 277 20.1 13.7 69
2015 272 20.0 13.6 51.5
2016 265 20.0 13.2 65.3
2017 269 19.8 13.5 61
2018 240 21.5 11.1 54.6
2019 230 21.5 10.6 49.1
2020 219 21.5 10.1 56.2
2021 190 21.5 8.8 55.8
2022 230 25.5 9.0 60.9
2023 214 20.0 10.7 73.8

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 Tamassee-Salem Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 18.2 17.6 n/a
1989 301 17.2 17.5 n/a
1990 307 16.5 18.6 n/a
1991 286 17.3 16.5 26.2
1992 270 17.8 15.1 35.9
1993 266 17.5 15.2 41.4
1994 255 19.0 13.4 42.4
1995 234 16.4 14.3 55.6
1996 234 16.4 14.3 55.6
1997 238 15.0 15.9 45.4
1998 240 19.0 12.6 50
1999 238 21.0 11.3 55.9
2000 260 24.6 10.6 50
2001 265 23.3 11.4 54.7
2002 294 21.8 13.5 54.4
2003 294 21.8 13.5 54.4
2004 292 23.8 12.3 54.5
2005 288 23.3 12.4 60.4
2006 281 23.0 12.2 56.1
2007 276 33.4 8.3 44.9
2008 284 21.6 13.1 56.7
2009 290 21.1 13.7 63.1
2010 288 22.8 12.6 64.2
2011 286 22.8 12.5 62.6
2012 280 22.1 12.6 65.4
2013 263 21.1 12.4 67.3
2014 277 20.1 13.7 69
2015 272 20.0 13.6 51.5
2016 265 20.0 13.2 65.3
2017 269 19.8 13.5 61
2018 240 21.5 11.1 54.6
2019 230 21.5 10.6 49.1
2020 219 21.5 10.1 56.2
2021 190 21.5 8.8 55.8
2022 230 25.5 9.0 60.9
2023 214 20.0 10.7 73.8

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 Tamassee-Salem 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 $671 (5.1%) $434 (3.3%) $1,105 (8.5%) $10,821 (83.0%) $1,116 (8.6%) $11,937 (91.5%) $13,042
2020 $347 (2.6%) $458 (3.5%) $805 (6.1%) $11,186 (84.8%) $1,203 (9.1%) $12,389 (93.9%) $13,194
2021 $191 (1.3%) $393 (2.8%) $585 (4.1%) $12,482 (88.0%) $1,111 (7.8%) $13,593 (95.9%) $14,178
2022 $558 (3.4%) $805 (5.0%) $1,363 (8.4%) $13,751 (84.8%) $1,105 (6.8%) $14,856 (91.6%) $16,219
2023 $2,449 (14.7%) $1,169 (7.0%) $3,618 (21.7%) $11,994 (72.1%) $1,030 (6.2%) $13,024 (78.3%) $16,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tamassee-Salem Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 311th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 644 Elementary schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)45.152.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)48.657.1
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)58.150
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)55.254.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)35.957.2
 21.3%
   4th Grade Science (Oconee 01)55.546.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)38.567.9
 29.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)5054.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)48.764.3
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)49.542
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)42.864.1
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee 01)38.857.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tamassee-Salem Elementary)67.656.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oconee 01)43.545.7
 2.2%
   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 Students230214
 7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic39
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White219189
 13.7%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%73.8%
 24.7%


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Students who attend Tamassee-Salem Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walhalla Middle
High : Walhalla High

Students at Tamassee-Salem Elementary are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Tamassee-Salem Elementary.

Tamassee-Salem Elementary ranks 223rd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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