Summary:
E. P. Todd School is an elementary school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 576 students, and is part of the Spartanburg 07 School District.
Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $17,763, E. P. Todd School consistently underperforms compared to the Spartanburg 07 district and the state of South Carolina in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 42.1% of 3rd graders, 34.5% of 4th graders, and 41.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 52.3%, 54.5%, and 52.1%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even lower, with only 30.7% of 3rd graders, 21.5% of 4th graders, and 40% of 5th graders being proficient or better, compared to the district's 52.4%, 48.3%, and 44.5%. This persistent low performance has resulted in the school consistently ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.
One of the key factors contributing to E. P. Todd School's underperformance is its significantly higher percentage of African American students (48.26%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, White students, and students of low socioeconomic status. This highlights the need to address systemic inequities and ensure that all students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background, have access to high-quality education. In contrast, nearby schools like Pine St. Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, suggesting that a comprehensive, data-driven approach is needed to address the underlying issues at E. P. Todd School.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Spartanburg 07
SchoolDigger Rank:
513th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,763
Students who attend E. P. Todd School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.0
Number of students: 576
Racial breakdown:
African American:
48.3%
White:
23.6%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Hispanic:
9.9%
Asian:
4.3%
Pacific Islander:
1.4%
Not Specified:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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