Ford Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 503 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 375th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 601 Lucas Avenue, Laurens, SC 29360
- Principal or Admin: Dianne Simmons
- Fax: (864) 984-4724
- Website: www.laurens55.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Laurens County School District 55
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,438
- Dropout Rate: 5.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.3
- Enrolled Students: 6,017
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 503
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 253 (50.3%)
- Females: 244 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 41 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 426 (84.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 467 (92.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 113 | 22.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 32.8% |
| White | 215 | 42.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 47 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 17.9% |
| 1st Grade | 72 | 14.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 81 | 16.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 63 | 12.5% |
| 4th Grade | 71 | 14.1% |
| 5th Grade | 79 | 15.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 61%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $40,045
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,961 | 36% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,041 | 65% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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