Greenwood Elementary

2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505

530 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School, located on East Howe Springs Road in Florence, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Florence School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, Greenwood Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success as they progress through their academic careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Greenwood Elementary plays an active role in the local Florence community. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and community members to create a well-rounded experience for students. With a dedication to building character, encouraging curiosity, and maintaining a safe school climate, the staff at Greenwood strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a nurturing, neighborhood-based setting.

530

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	16
Black	337
Asian	5
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

Black
337 (63.6%)
White
123 (23.2%)
Two or More
47 (8.9%)
Hispanic
16 (3.0%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)664-8451
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Greenwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Greenwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	50.2%
Male	264	49.8%

Elementary School K - 5th

Lucy T. Davis Elementary

Florence 01

632 Students

201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501 (8.3 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th