James H. Hendrix Elementary is a public elementary school in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, serving 694 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Spartanburg 02 school district, which is ranked 8th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.
James H. Hendrix Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 49.57% White, 19.88% African American, 6.2% Hispanic, and 4.03% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Oakland Elementary (81.63% White) and Boiling Springs Elementary (63.09% White). However, the school's academic performance is slightly below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Interestingly, the school performs particularly well in supporting English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools for these subgroups.
James H. Hendrix Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.52% to 88.62% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools. The school's spending per student has also increased from $10,747 in 2019-2020 to $12,456 in 2022-2023, indicating a strong investment in resources. While the school's performance is generally on par with the district and state, its diverse student population and targeted support for underperforming subgroups suggest that it may be facing unique challenges that could be addressed through continued focus on targeted interventions and support.
Students at James H. Hendrix Elementary are 50% White, 20% African American, 14% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Spartanburg 02
In the 2022-23 school year, 694 students attended James H. Hendrix Elementary.
James H. Hendrix Elementary ranks 264th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students who attend James H. Hendrix Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Boiling Springs MiddleHigh : Boiling Springs High