Jesse Boyd Elementary

Summary:

Jesse Boyd Elementary is a public elementary school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving 495 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spartanburg 07 School District, which is ranked 31 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Jesse Boyd Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with students performing significantly better than district and state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, 68.4% of 3rd graders, 68.5% of 4th graders, and 58.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.3%, 54.5%, and 52.1% for the Spartanburg 07 district, respectively. In Mathematics, 72.3% of 3rd graders, 57.3% of 4th graders, and 45.8% of 5th graders at Jesse Boyd Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 52.4%, 48.3%, and 44.5% for the district. The school's diverse student population, with 62.63% White, 22.02% African American, 5.86% Hispanic, and 1.21% Asian students, is higher than many nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of either White or African American students.

While Jesse Boyd Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, such as E.P. Todd School, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership, and Drayton Mills Elementary, the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented program is relatively low, ranking 58th out of 82 South Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may need to focus on identifying and supporting its high-achieving students to ensure they are reaching their full potential. However, the school has shown consistent academic improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking improving from 223rd out of 643 schools in 2018-2019 to 170th out of 638 schools in 2023-2024.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
       Spartanburg, SC  29307


(864) 594-4430

District: Spartanburg 07

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,026 Help


Students who attend Jesse Boyd Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McCracken Middle
High:    Spartanburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.6%
African American:
22.0%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Compare Details Jesse Boyd Elementary ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Spartanburg 07 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), African American (22%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jesse Boyd Elementary is 11.9, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 07 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jesse Boyd Elementary is $14,026. 3 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 07 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jesse Boyd Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jesse Boyd Elementary 170th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jesse Boyd Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Spartanburg 07:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 07 31st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jesse Boyd Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.40 248th 542 54.2%
2004 48.08 328th 550 40.4%
2005 56.85 265th 557 52.4%
2006 56.11 270th 559 51.7%
2007 78.58 98th 566 82.7%
2008 75.51 111th 577 80.8%
2009 75.75 121st 580 79.1%
2010 72.47 136th 589 76.9%
2011 61.08 237th 597 60.3%
2012 58.89 265th 594 55.4%
2013 66.31 193rd 599 67.8%
2014 71.31 163rd 630 74.1%
2015 66.97 154th 638 75.9%
2016 62.86 227th 619 63.3%
2017 47.31 333rd 639 47.9%
2018 68.36 177th 624 71.6%
2019 63.69 223rd 643 65.3%
2021 77.04 132nd 622 78.8%
2022 85.51 87th 625 86.1%
2023 74.88 155th 644 75.9%
2024 72.31 170th 638 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.95 254th 588 56.8%
2019 57.07 266th 600 55.7%
2021 57.12 236th 580 59.3%
2022 82.90 73rd 600 87.8%
2023 66.14 185th 608 69.6%
2024 61.36 223rd 599 62.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.77 241st 570 57.7%
2019 53.81 279th 588 52.6%
2021 75.21 122nd 554 78.0%
2022 88.87 57th 573 90.1%
2023 76.59 126th 580 78.3%
2024 72.27 150th 565 73.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.37 124th 147 15.6%
2024 49.22 58th 82 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.93 130th 571 77.2%
2019 69.37 170th 590 71.2%
2021 75.05 125th 561 77.7%
2022 78.80 118th 579 79.6%
2023 67.69 177th 582 69.6%
2024 67.58 180th 568 68.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.16 176th 412 57.3%
2019 69.63 99th 421 76.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jesse Boyd Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.59 163rd 457 64.3%
2019 52.28 240th 472 49.2%
2021 74.53 103rd 439 76.5%
2022 82.52 65th 455 85.7%
2023 62.15 172nd 463 62.9%
2024 61.01 184th 441 58.3%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 12, 2011

Open Quote My daughter has attended JBE for 3 years now. They have excellent facilities, faculty, and a very active parent base. They have received an Excellent rating from the state and have also been award the Red Carpet award for elementary schools in the state. They have recently received their I.B. certification.

They hold their children to extremely high standards in the classroom. Children who fall behind the grade average receive one on one attention in smaller groups by additional teachers on a daily basis. Children choose foreign language and study french, spanish, or chinese beginning in the first grade.

I would hold up the staff and programs at JBE to any private school in the area. I also think there are several other District 7 Elementary schools such as Pine Street Elementary and EB Todd that are excellent schools as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jesse Boyd Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 457 178 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1989 454 174 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1990 462 179 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1991 485 195 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1992 502 214 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 497 219 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1994 510 201 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 490 218 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1996 490 218 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1997 449 232 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 450 233 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 417 250 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2000 386 288 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2001 354 277 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 326 297 12 17 1 n/a n/a 3 656
2003 326 297 12 17 1 n/a n/a 3 656
2004 325 288 14 22 3 n/a n/a 0 652
2005 320 275 8 24 3 n/a n/a 2 632
2006 303 267 11 25 3 n/a n/a 2 611
2007 331 130 13 21 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2008 325 148 12 18 3 n/a n/a 19 525
2009 321 161 7 21 5 n/a n/a 17 532
2010 316 140 7 19 3 n/a n/a 20 505
2011 316 158 14 28 0 0 8 0 524
2012 270 138 8 21 1 0 10 0 448
2013 269 148 9 21 1 0 11 0 459
2014 256 148 10 16 1 0 7 0 438
2015 256 148 7 16 1 0 6 0 434
2016 259 144 8 12 1 0 14 0 438
2017 281 146 9 21 1 0 27 0 485
2018 291 136 12 8 1 0 22 0 470
2019 286 131 7 32 1 0 18 0 475
2020 301 126 7 22 0 0 18 0 474
2021 277 113 5 16 0 0 23 0 434
2022 294 114 6 22 0 0 28 1 465
2023 310 109 6 29 0 2 39 0 495

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 Jesse Boyd Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 42.9 14.9 n/a
1989 639 44.0 14.5 n/a
1990 654 45.1 14.5 n/a
1991 694 41.8 16.6 23.6
1992 725 45.7 15.8 28.8
1993 725 46.0 15.8 28.7
1994 724 45.6 15.9 29.7
1995 722 46.4 15.6 30.9
1996 722 46.4 15.6 30.9
1997 695 48.4 14.4 34
1998 704 51.0 13.8 35.5
1999 687 52.0 13.2 38.6
2000 692 48.6 14.2 40
2001 647 45.0 14.4 42.2
2002 656 43.0 15.3 47.5
2003 656 43.0 15.3 47.5
2004 652 41.0 15.9 49.5
2005 632 49.9 12.7 46.7
2006 611 48.9 12.5 49.9
2007 498 52.0 9.6 37.1
2008 525 41.0 12.8 39.7
2009 532 39.0 13.6 39.8
2010 505 45.0 11.2 43.7
2011 524 46.0 11.3 42.7
2012 448 37.0 12.1 45.5
2013 459 35.0 13.1 45.5
2014 438 36.0 12.1 43.6
2015 434 36.0 12.0 48.8
2016 438 36.0 12.1 44.7
2017 485 35.6 13.6 40.8
2018 470 38.6 12.1 43.4
2019 475 41.6 11.4 45.7
2020 474 40.6 11.6 43.7
2021 434 37.4 11.5 44.7
2022 465 40.4 11.5 45.6
2023 495 41.4 11.9 57.2

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 Jesse Boyd Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 42.9 14.9 n/a
1989 639 44.0 14.5 n/a
1990 654 45.1 14.5 n/a
1991 694 41.8 16.6 23.6
1992 725 45.7 15.8 28.8
1993 725 46.0 15.8 28.7
1994 724 45.6 15.9 29.7
1995 722 46.4 15.6 30.9
1996 722 46.4 15.6 30.9
1997 695 48.4 14.4 34
1998 704 51.0 13.8 35.5
1999 687 52.0 13.2 38.6
2000 692 48.6 14.2 40
2001 647 45.0 14.4 42.2
2002 656 43.0 15.3 47.5
2003 656 43.0 15.3 47.5
2004 652 41.0 15.9 49.5
2005 632 49.9 12.7 46.7
2006 611 48.9 12.5 49.9
2007 498 52.0 9.6 37.1
2008 525 41.0 12.8 39.7
2009 532 39.0 13.6 39.8
2010 505 45.0 11.2 43.7
2011 524 46.0 11.3 42.7
2012 448 37.0 12.1 45.5
2013 459 35.0 13.1 45.5
2014 438 36.0 12.1 43.6
2015 434 36.0 12.0 48.8
2016 438 36.0 12.1 44.7
2017 485 35.6 13.6 40.8
2018 470 38.6 12.1 43.4
2019 475 41.6 11.4 45.7
2020 474 40.6 11.6 43.7
2021 434 37.4 11.5 44.7
2022 465 40.4 11.5 45.6
2023 495 41.4 11.9 57.2

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 Jesse Boyd 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 $420 (4.0%) $438 (4.1%) $858 (8.1%) $8,423 (79.7%) $1,294 (12.2%) $9,717 (91.9%) $10,575
2020 $826 (7.1%) $476 (4.1%) $1,302 (11.2%) $9,035 (77.7%) $1,284 (11.0%) $10,319 (88.8%) $11,621
2021 $436 (2.5%) $372 (2.2%) $808 (4.7%) $8,569 (49.9%) $7,782 (45.4%) $16,350 (95.3%) $17,159
2022 $334 (3.5%) $649 (6.8%) $984 (10.3%) $7,895 (82.9%) $641 (6.7%) $8,535 (89.7%) $9,519
2023 $775 (5.5%) $1,232 (8.8%) $2,007 (14.3%) $10,725 (76.5%) $1,294 (9.2%) $12,019 (85.7%) $14,026

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jesse Boyd Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 644 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jesse Boyd Elementary)54.766.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 07)39.148.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jesse Boyd Elementary)5265.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 07)45.654.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Jesse Boyd Elementary)56.750.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Spartanburg 07)34.839.8
 5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jesse Boyd Elementary)66.364.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 07)40.452.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jesse Boyd Elementary)51.946.9
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 07)34.438.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jesse Boyd Elementary)46.979.4
 32.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 07)34.754.4
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jesse Boyd Elementary)45.763.2
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 07)31.243.9
 12.7%
   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 Students475495
 4.2%
African American131109
 16.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic3229
 9.4%
Pacific Islander02
White286310
 8.4%
Two or More Races1839
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%57.2%
 11.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jesse Boyd Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Jesse Boyd Elementary.

Students at Jesse Boyd Elementary are 63% White, 22% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Jesse Boyd Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCracken Middle
High : Spartanburg High

Jesse Boyd Elementary ranks 170th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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