Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary

140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School is a rural public school located in Chesnee, South Carolina, serving students in Spartanburg School District Two. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment where teachers and staff prioritize the academic and social-emotional growth of their students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school, often utilizing the resources and support typical of the broader, highly-regarded Spartanburg District Two school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school typically hosts various events and programs throughout the year designed to strengthen the bond between home and school. Its location in a rural setting allows for a focused, quiet learning environment, reflecting the school’s dedication to maintaining a supportive, safe, and nurturing space for its students to thrive during their early formative years.

355

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	9
Black	19
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
288 (81.1%)
Two or More
33 (9.3%)
Black
19 (5.4%)
Hispanic
9 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Spartanburg 02
Phone:	(864)592-1211
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 54