Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Summary:

Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesnee, South Carolina, serving 572 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Spartanburg 02 school district, which is rated 8th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA (69.5%) and 3rd grade Math (71.8%) were significantly higher than the state (53.8% and 54.5%) and district (60.2% and 61%) averages. The school's performance in 4th grade Science is also strong, with a 63.9% proficiency rate in 2022-2023, compared to 46.6% statewide and 56% for the district. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (66.43% qualify for free/reduced lunch), Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary has maintained its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools with a 4-star rating.

Compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Spartanburg 02 district, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics. For example, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate of 71.8% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the district average of 61% and the state average of 54.5%. However, some nearby schools, such as Mayo Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with a 3rd grade Math proficiency rate of 83.7% in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 625 Foster's Grove Road
       Chesnee, SC  29323


(864) 578-2215

District: Spartanburg 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,482 Help


Students who attend Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rainbow Lake Middle
High:    Boiling Springs High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  566

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
African American:
8.8%
Two or more races:
7.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


 See top rated South Carolina elementary schools

 Compare Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary ranks better than 76.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Spartanburg 02 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.07. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), African American (8.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is 14.4. 4 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 02 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary employs 39.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is $11,482. 4 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 02 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary 151st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Spartanburg 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 02 8th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary?

Rank History for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.44 175th 542 67.7%
2004 71.91 150th 550 72.7%
2005 68.49 174th 557 68.8%
2006 67.20 181st 559 67.6%
2007 75.66 117th 566 79.3%
2008 79.38 85th 577 85.3%
2009 73.92 134th 580 76.9%
2010 73.82 132nd 589 77.6%
2011 64.16 214th 597 64.2%
2012 63.16 227th 594 61.8%
2013 57.27 281st 599 53.1%
2014 78.84 99th 630 84.3%
2015 75.78 99th 638 84.5%
2016 74.99 136th 619 78.0%
2017 83.59 87th 639 86.4%
2018 84.18 83rd 624 86.7%
2019 88.96 58th 643 91.0%
2021 84.34 92nd 622 85.2%
2022 89.02 64th 625 89.8%
2023 82.81 100th 644 84.5%
2024 75.07 151st 638 76.3%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.74 61st 588 89.6%
2019 88.65 34th 600 94.3%
2021 87.02 51st 580 91.2%
2022 92.74 23rd 600 96.2%
2023 86.90 48th 608 92.1%
2024 76.95 111th 599 81.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.39 69th 570 87.9%
2019 89.96 38th 588 93.5%
2021 90.08 45th 554 91.9%
2022 91.07 47th 573 91.8%
2023 81.66 93rd 580 84.0%
2024 74.35 138th 565 75.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.42 113th 147 23.1%
2023 67.18 40th 105 61.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.17 109th 571 80.9%
2019 79.62 102nd 590 82.7%
2021 72.05 140th 561 75.0%
2022 83.40 81st 579 86.0%
2023 80.27 104th 582 82.1%
2024 71.77 151st 568 73.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.14 171st 457 62.6%
2019 68.96 143rd 472 69.7%
2021 65.28 140th 439 68.1%
2022 74.42 103rd 455 77.4%
2023 64.68 161st 463 65.2%
2024 53.21 224th 441 49.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White 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.

Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, May 29, 2014

Open Quote This is one of the best school I have ever been around Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 437 437
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 437 437
1997 393 54 37 0 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 408 50 36 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 442 44 30 2 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 501 39 26 1 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 537 43 33 5 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2002 557 44 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 557 44 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 574 52 34 6 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 549 56 42 8 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 555 53 38 12 0 n/a n/a 1 659
2007 463 41 40 8 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 461 46 39 5 0 n/a n/a 3 554
2009 459 49 34 7 1 n/a n/a 2 552
2010 434 51 37 10 0 n/a n/a 2 534
2011 427 37 35 11 0 0 16 0 526
2012 422 32 28 7 1 0 26 0 516
2013 424 43 26 15 2 0 33 0 543
2014 392 31 27 19 1 0 25 0 495
2015 419 29 35 20 1 0 25 0 529
2016 406 30 33 24 1 0 32 0 526
2017 333 35 27 16 1 0 18 0 430
2018 351 40 23 9 2 0 16 0 441
2019 356 37 30 4 2 0 22 0 451
2020 352 36 25 2 1 0 27 0 443
2021 347 30 21 1 1 0 37 0 437
2022 428 37 19 0 2 1 37 0 524
2023 463 45 22 0 3 1 38 0 572
2024 448 50 22 1 3 1 41 0 566

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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 437 24.7 17.7 21.1
1996 437 24.7 17.7 21.1
1997 485 28.0 17.3 22.3
1998 494 27.0 18.3 17.6
1999 518 30.0 17.3 28.4
2000 569 34.0 16.7 27.1
2001 620 35.0 17.7 29.4
2002 634 35.0 18.1 30.8
2003 634 35.0 18.1 30.8
2004 666 34.0 19.6 32.9
2005 655 37.5 17.5 36
2006 659 37.0 17.8 37.8
2007 552 48.0 11.5 38.8
2008 554 32.0 17.3 39.9
2009 552 28.0 19.7 40.4
2010 534 33.0 16.1 41.9
2011 526 32.0 16.4 39
2012 516 31.0 16.6 39.3
2013 543 32.0 16.9 41.4
2014 495 31.0 15.9 40.2
2015 529 30.0 17.6 34.6
2016 526 30.0 17.5 39.5
2017 430 29.0 14.8 45.8
2018 441 28.0 15.7 42.6
2019 451 27.0 16.7 43
2020 443 29.0 15.2 45.4
2021 437 28.0 15.6 53.8
2022 524 33.5 15.6 42.6
2023 572 38.2 14.9 66.4
2024 566 39.1 14.4 68.6

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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 437 24.7 17.7 21.1
1996 437 24.7 17.7 21.1
1997 485 28.0 17.3 22.3
1998 494 27.0 18.3 17.6
1999 518 30.0 17.3 28.4
2000 569 34.0 16.7 27.1
2001 620 35.0 17.7 29.4
2002 634 35.0 18.1 30.8
2003 634 35.0 18.1 30.8
2004 666 34.0 19.6 32.9
2005 655 37.5 17.5 36
2006 659 37.0 17.8 37.8
2007 552 48.0 11.5 38.8
2008 554 32.0 17.3 39.9
2009 552 28.0 19.7 40.4
2010 534 33.0 16.1 41.9
2011 526 32.0 16.4 39
2012 516 31.0 16.6 39.3
2013 543 32.0 16.9 41.4
2014 495 31.0 15.9 40.2
2015 529 30.0 17.6 34.6
2016 526 30.0 17.5 39.5
2017 430 29.0 14.8 45.8
2018 441 28.0 15.7 42.6
2019 451 27.0 16.7 43
2020 443 29.0 15.2 45.4
2021 437 28.0 15.6 53.8
2022 524 33.5 15.6 42.6
2023 572 38.2 14.9 66.4
2024 566 39.1 14.4 68.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Help

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 $391 (4.0%) $421 (4.3%) $812 (8.4%) $7,994 (82.4%) $899 (9.3%) $8,893 (91.6%) $9,705
2020 $421 (4.4%) $581 (6.0%) $1,002 (10.4%) $7,839 (81.0%) $834 (8.6%) $8,672 (89.6%) $9,674
2021 $822 (7.0%) $464 (4.0%) $1,286 (11.0%) $9,384 (80.0%) $1,057 (9.0%) $10,442 (89.0%) $11,728
2022 $1,004 (8.6%) $751 (6.5%) $1,754 (15.1%) $8,769 (75.5%) $1,094 (9.4%) $9,864 (84.9%) $11,618
2023 $861 (7.5%) $915 (8.0%) $1,776 (15.5%) $8,801 (76.7%) $904 (7.9%) $9,705 (84.5%) $11,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 644 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary)7358.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 02)57.258.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary)88.568.2
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 02)71.363.7
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary)67.863.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Science (Spartanburg 02)54.956
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary)73.366
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 02)58.764.6
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary)65.666
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 02)62.861.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451572
 26.8%
African American3745
 21.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3022
 26.7%
Hispanic40
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White356463
 30.1%
Two or More Races2238
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%66.4%
 23.4%


Schools Near Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary

Students who attend Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rainbow Lake Middle
High : Boiling Springs High

Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary ranks 151st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 566 students attended Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary.

Students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary are 79% White, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


Rate Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 726 milliseconds.