Alma Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 240 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 516th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 213 Alma Street, Gaffney, SC 29340
- Principal or Admin: Jean Brewington
- Fax: (864) 902-3595
- 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: 240
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 16.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 132 (55.0%)
- Females: 108 (45.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (10.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 173 (72.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 198 (82.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 67 | 27.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 5.0% |
| White | 160 | 66.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 | 15.8% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 11.7% |
| 1st Grade | 32 | 13.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 33 | 13.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 41 | 17.1% |
| 4th Grade | 27 | 11.3% |
| 5th Grade | 41 | 17.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 74%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:26%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $36,741
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,561 | 53% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,609 | 47% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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