Limestone-Central Elementary

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Gaffney, SC Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Gaffney, SC SchoolScore™ A+ (94.8)
  • 436 Students
  • 32.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (864)206-6620 Phone
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Limestone-Central Elementary
Gaffney, SC 29341
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (94.8)
436
Students
32.8
Teachers
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
(864)206-6620
Phone

Limestone-Central Elementary is a public school administered by the Cherokee 01 district in Gaffney, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 436 students enrolled; a 13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
436.0
State avg: 532.0
▼ 18% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.29:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 1% better
School Details
School Name
Limestone-Central Elementary
NCESSCH ID
450150000287
State School ID
SC-1101-021
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
727 Pacolet Highway
City
Gaffney
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29341
County
Cherokee County
Metro Area
Gaffney, SC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
4505
State Leg. Upper
45014
State Leg. Lower
45029
Latitude
35.04881
Longitude
-81.67128
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
436
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.8
Teachers FTE
📐
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cherokee 01
LEAID
4501500
State LEA ID
SC-1101
Phone
(864)206-2233
Website
http://www.cherokee1.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Gaffney
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$142,544K
Federal Revenue
$24,581K
State Revenue
$62,878K
Local Revenue
$55,085K
Total Expenditure
$122,887K
Instruction Exp.
$63,908K
Support Services
$36,950K
Other Current Exp.
$7,461K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Limestone-Central Elementary

1
Gaffney High
Gaffney · High
1.4 mi
2
B. D. Lee Elementary
Gaffney · Elementary
2 mi
3
Gaffney Middle
Gaffney · Middle
2.1 mi
4
John E. Ewing Middle
Gaffney · Middle
2.4 mi
5
Corinth Elementary
Gaffney · Elementary
3.1 mi
6
Institute of Innovation
Gaffney · High
3.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Limestone-Central Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Limestone-Central Elementary?
436 students are enrolled at Limestone-Central Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Limestone-Central Elementary have?
Limestone-Central Elementary has 32.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Limestone-Central Elementary serve?
Limestone-Central Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Limestone-Central Elementary a charter school?
Limestone-Central Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Limestone-Central Elementary located in?
Limestone-Central Elementary is located in the Gaffney, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Limestone-Central Elementary belong to?
Limestone-Central Elementary is part of the Cherokee 01 school district.
How much does Cherokee 01 spend per student?
The Cherokee 01 district spends approximately $281,850,917 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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