Ford Elementary

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ford Elementary School is a public primary school located in Laurens, South Carolina, serving students in the Laurens County School District 55. As a core part of the local community on Lucas Avenue, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children during their early formative years. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Ford Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere involving students, educators, and families. The school typically engages in various initiatives to support the social and emotional growth of its students, ensuring that the campus remains an inclusive space for learners from diverse backgrounds. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular or community-oriented activities, Ford Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the Laurens community.

423

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	186
Black	93
Two or More	23

Hispanic
186 (44.0%)
White
121 (28.6%)
Black
93 (22.0%)
Two or More
23 (5.4%)

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:	Laurens 55
Phone:	(864)984-3986
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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 48

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 57