B D Lee Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 407 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 470th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 401 Overbrook Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
- Principal or Admin: Sharon Jefferies
- Fax: (864) 902-3642
- Website: www.cherokeeschoolssc.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Cherokee County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,859
- Dropout Rate: 5.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.9
- Enrolled Students: 9,159
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 407
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 24.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 182 (44.7%)
- Females: 223 (54.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 24 (5.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 350 (86.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 374 (91.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 338 | 83.0% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 22 | 5.4% |
| White | 45 | 11.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 13.0% |
| 1st Grade | 65 | 16.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 58 | 14.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 62 | 15.2% |
| 4th Grade | 73 | 17.9% |
| 5th Grade | 68 | 16.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 27%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:73%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $45,245
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,738 | 15% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,519 | 85% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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