Wellford Academy of Science and Technology

654 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is a public elementary school located in Wellford, South Carolina, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Spartanburg School District Five, the school is designed to foster academic growth through a curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern technological tools into the classroom experience.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages student engagement and curiosity. By focusing on a balance of traditional instruction and STEM-based initiatives, Wellford Academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while emphasizing character development and collaborative learning.

654

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	122
Black	121
Asian	9
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
345 (52.8%)
Hispanic
122 (18.7%)
Black
121 (18.5%)
Two or More
56 (8.6%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-2385
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 44

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 95