The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Summary:

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is an elementary school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving 463 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.

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (69.11%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 15.63% to 57.48% African American students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in the 4th and 5th grade levels. Interestingly, the school's African American students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively better compared to their peers in the state, ranking in the top 25% and top 33% of schools, respectively. Yet, the school's disabled students rank in the bottom 25% of schools.

Despite the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $12,849 to $19,943 over the past 4 years, the significantly higher funding has not translated to improved academic outcomes. The surrounding schools, such as Drayton Mills Elementary and Jesse S. Bobo Elementary, generally outperform The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in terms of test scores and rankings, suggesting that the school may need to examine how resources are being utilized and implement more effective instructional strategies to address its persistent low performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 151 Franklin Street
       Spartanburg, SC  29303


(864) 594-4444

District: Spartanburg 07

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,943 Help


Students who attend The Cleveland Academy of Leadership usually attend:

Middle:    Carver Middle
High:    Spartanburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.1%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details The Cleveland Academy of Leadership ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th 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 49.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.1%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is 12. 3 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 07 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is $19,943, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Spartanburg 07 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership:

SchoolDigger ranks The Cleveland Academy of Leadership 317th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spartanburg 07:

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


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Rank History for The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

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Rank History for all students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.32 536th 542 1.1%
2004 8.81 530th 550 3.6%
2005 5.08 550th 557 1.3%
2006 5.31 549th 559 1.8%
2007 7.63 548th 566 3.2%
2008 4.73 568th 577 1.6%
2009 4.54 571st 580 1.6%
2010 7.76 569th 589 3.4%
2011 7.24 581st 597 2.7%
2012 4.34 582nd 594 2.0%
2013 7.74 578th 599 3.5%
2014 3.46 619th 630 1.7%
2015 11.18 612th 638 4.1%
2016 6.04 606th 619 2.1%
2017 10.27 605th 639 5.3%
2018 6.55 613th 624 1.8%
2019 6.11 624th 643 3.0%
2021 24.35 467th 622 24.9%
2022 38.35 383rd 625 38.7%
2023 52.17 298th 644 53.7%
2024 49.92 317th 638 50.3%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.10 578th 588 1.7%
2019 7.25 588th 600 2.0%
2021 35.62 395th 580 31.9%
2022 55.78 260th 600 56.7%
2023 65.65 189th 608 68.9%
2024 66.03 191st 599 68.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.31 563rd 570 1.2%
2019 6.09 574th 588 2.4%
2021 29.68 390th 554 29.6%
2022 40.96 341st 573 40.5%
2023 60.81 223rd 580 61.6%
2024 51.25 277th 565 51.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.34 183rd 189 3.2%
2022 28.34 117th 151 22.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.54 551st 571 3.5%
2019 6.49 578th 590 2.0%
2021 18.98 452nd 561 19.4%
2022 35.13 382nd 579 34.0%
2023 44.43 317th 582 45.5%
2024 49.57 281st 568 50.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.73 400th 412 2.9%
2019 12.83 406th 421 3.6%
2021 49.76 159th 350 54.6%
2022 63.57 111th 393 71.8%
2023 80.42 46th 394 88.3%
2024 70.56 77th 369 79.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 48 523 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1989 51 568 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1990 52 632 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 56 603 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1992 39 635 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 35 639 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 31 648 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 22 677 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1996 22 677 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1997 23 715 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1998 21 690 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 15 505 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 24 624 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 9 552 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 16 499 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 16 499 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 14 452 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 12 340 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 3 345 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 13 470 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 17 441 4 8 0 n/a n/a 1 471
2009 18 408 3 13 1 n/a n/a 4 447
2010 30 405 3 18 2 n/a n/a 12 470
2011 27 392 0 23 0 0 9 0 451
2012 22 359 0 21 0 0 14 0 416
2013 13 400 2 23 0 0 14 0 452
2014 25 480 4 39 0 0 11 0 559
2015 29 495 6 36 0 0 9 0 575
2016 36 540 6 29 1 0 7 0 619
2017 27 491 7 59 1 0 23 0 608
2018 52 461 13 9 4 1 42 0 582
2019 29 422 8 49 1 1 29 0 539
2020 23 399 3 48 0 0 28 0 501
2021 24 324 1 37 0 0 25 0 411
2022 22 291 3 53 0 0 21 0 390
2023 35 320 1 71 0 0 36 0 463

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 The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 44.1 13.4 n/a
1989 645 46.6 13.8 n/a
1990 709 49.4 14.3 n/a
1991 675 45.5 14.8 86.7
1992 677 47.1 14.3 91.6
1993 678 42.6 15.9 92.8
1994 685 46.8 14.6 94.9
1995 702 60.5 11.6 94.9
1996 702 60.5 11.6 94.9
1997 741 58.6 12.6 94.9
1998 716 57.6 12.4 95
1999 528 52.6 10.0 94.9
2000 660 45.9 14.4 92.7
2001 569 45.0 12.6 96.1
2002 517 38.8 13.3 95.6
2003 517 38.8 13.3 95.6
2004 472 40.0 11.8 95.6
2005 360 36.0 10.0 95
2006 358 34.0 10.5 87.7
2007 496 65.0 7.6 92.7
2008 471 37.0 12.7 97.2
2009 447 34.0 13.1 97.3
2010 470 37.0 12.7 85.6
2011 451 35.0 12.8 84.5
2012 416 32.0 13.0 95.2
2013 452 36.0 12.5 76.5
2014 559 37.0 15.1 98.9
2015 575 38.0 15.1 86.8
2016 619 39.0 15.8 100
2017 608 43.0 14.1 100
2018 582 43.0 13.5 100
2019 539 45.0 11.9 100
2020 501 44.0 11.3 100
2021 411 40.7 10.0 100
2022 390 38.3 10.1 100
2023 463 38.3 12.0 100

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 The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 44.1 13.4 n/a
1989 645 46.6 13.8 n/a
1990 709 49.4 14.3 n/a
1991 675 45.5 14.8 86.7
1992 677 47.1 14.3 91.6
1993 678 42.6 15.9 92.8
1994 685 46.8 14.6 94.9
1995 702 60.5 11.6 94.9
1996 702 60.5 11.6 94.9
1997 741 58.6 12.6 94.9
1998 716 57.6 12.4 95
1999 528 52.6 10.0 94.9
2000 660 45.9 14.4 92.7
2001 569 45.0 12.6 96.1
2002 517 38.8 13.3 95.6
2003 517 38.8 13.3 95.6
2004 472 40.0 11.8 95.6
2005 360 36.0 10.0 95
2006 358 34.0 10.5 87.7
2007 496 65.0 7.6 92.7
2008 471 37.0 12.7 97.2
2009 447 34.0 13.1 97.3
2010 470 37.0 12.7 85.6
2011 451 35.0 12.8 84.5
2012 416 32.0 13.0 95.2
2013 452 36.0 12.5 76.5
2014 559 37.0 15.1 98.9
2015 575 38.0 15.1 86.8
2016 619 39.0 15.8 100
2017 608 43.0 14.1 100
2018 582 43.0 13.5 100
2019 539 45.0 11.9 100
2020 501 44.0 11.3 100
2021 411 40.7 10.0 100
2022 390 38.3 10.1 100
2023 463 38.3 12.0 100

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 The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

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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 $2,559 (19.7%) $1,271 (9.8%) $3,829 (29.5%) $7,755 (59.8%) $1,389 (10.7%) $9,144 (70.5%) $12,973
2020 $3,196 (21.2%) $1,212 (8.0%) $4,408 (29.2%) $9,071 (60.0%) $1,631 (10.8%) $10,702 (70.8%) $15,110
2021 $1,722 (13.4%) $1,418 (11.0%) $3,140 (24.4%) $8,509 (66.2%) $1,199 (9.3%) $9,708 (75.6%) $12,849
2022 $2,348 (17.2%) $1,240 (9.1%) $3,588 (26.3%) $9,323 (68.4%) $720 (5.3%) $10,043 (73.7%) $13,632
2023 $3,090 (15.5%) $2,491 (12.5%) $5,581 (28.0%) $12,481 (62.6%) $1,881 (9.4%) $14,363 (72.0%) $19,943

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

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 624th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 644 Elementary schools
 50.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)19.739.6
 19.9%
   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 (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)28.973.6
 44.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 07)45.654.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)13.551.8
 38.3%
   4th Grade Science (Spartanburg 07)34.839.8
 5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)19.857.6
 37.8%
   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 (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)12.650
 37.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 07)34.438.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)16.141.3
 25.2%
   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 (The Cleveland Academy of Leadership)19.544.6
 25.1%
   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 Students539463
 14.1%
African American422320
 24.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic4971
 44.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2935
 20.7%
Two or More Races2936
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Students who attend The Cleveland Academy of Leadership usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carver Middle
High : Spartanburg High

Students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership are 69% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended The Cleveland Academy of Leadership.

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership ranks 317th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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