Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry Timrod Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Timrod Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry Timrod Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Small School, Big Dreams
School Rankings
Henry Timrod Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Timrod Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
68%
31%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Timrod Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Timrod Elementary School is ranked #677 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Henry Timrod Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Timrod Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace Gregg Elementary School, Theodore Lester Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Henry Timrod Elementary School?
416 students attend Henry Timrod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Henry Timrod Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Timrod Elementary School?
Henry Timrod Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Timrod Elementary School offer ?
Henry Timrod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Timrod Elementary School part of?
Henry Timrod Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
I have been a parent, grandparent, aunt of Henry Timrod for mnany years and will continue with all the support I can give. Thank you Timrod.
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