Blythe Academy

866 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blythe Academy, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a distinguished public elementary school that serves as a magnet program focused on the fine arts. As part of the Greenville County School District, the academy is widely recognized for its integrated curriculum, which blends rigorous academic standards with daily instruction in visual arts, music, dance, and drama. By prioritizing creative expression alongside traditional subjects, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to think critically and express themselves effectively.

Beyond its academic and artistic offerings, Blythe Academy is known for fostering a strong, inclusive community atmosphere. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to take ownership of their learning while participating in collaborative projects that often showcase their talents to the public. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Blythe Academy provides an engaging environment that seeks to inspire curiosity and nurture a lifelong appreciation for both education and the arts in every student.

866

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blythe Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	278
Black	232
Asian	16
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (34.3%)
Hispanic
278 (32.1%)
Black
232 (26.8%)
Two or More
38 (4.4%)
Asian
16 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blythe Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	128
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blythe Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	456	52.7%
Male	410	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)