Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill

1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681

1,621 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rudolph Gordon Elementary School, located in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville, South Carolina, is a prominent institution within the Greenville County School District. Serving a rapidly growing suburban community, the school is known for its strong academic focus and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating traditional core subjects with technology-rich resources and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students at different developmental stages.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a central role in its culture. Rudolph Gordon prioritizes both high academic standards and the social-emotional growth of its students, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school remains a focal point of the local Simpsonville area, consistently working to maintain high performance ratings and a positive reputation within the district.

1,621

Total Students

95.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,162
Hispanic	166
Black	189
Asian	35
Two or More	61
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,162 (71.7%)
Black
189 (11.7%)
Hispanic
166 (10.2%)
Two or More
61 (3.8%)
Asian
35 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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)355-0200
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 161

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 192

Grade 6 204

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 205

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	161
Grade 3	178
Grade 4	183
Grade 5	192
Grade 6	204
Grade 7	218
Grade 8	205

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	811	50%
Male	810	50%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

GREEN Charter School Greenville

SC Public Charter School District

Charter School 998 Students

1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615 (9.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th