Blacksburg Elementary

323 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Blacksburg Elementary School, located at 402 Hardin Street in Blacksburg, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build strong literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Blacksburg Elementary plays a central role in the town’s civic life, acting as a hub for student development and parent involvement. The school typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages character development, citizenship, and student engagement. By leveraging community resources and maintaining close ties with local families, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

323

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blacksburg Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	14
Black	37
Asian	3
Two or More	20

White
249 (77.1%)
Black
37 (11.5%)
Two or More
20 (6.2%)
Hispanic
14 (4.3%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherokee 01
Phone:	(864)206-6518
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 112