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Elementary· 92 schools in district

Plain Elementary

506 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681Greenville 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
932
Students
Total enrolled
$13,261
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 932 students in grades KG–05 in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,261 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Plain Elementary is a large elementary in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 932 students. The district invests $13,261 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Plain Elementary

932
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
54%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution470 male · 462 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility54%
National avg 52% · 505 students
Student Composition
62%
11%
17%
8%
Asian1%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black17%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450231001336

Academic Outcomes at Plain Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29681

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,261Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,261
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,835
Student Support$2,520
Administration$1,591
Operations$1,989
Other$1,326
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,261 spent per student, an estimated $5,875 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
39%
State government
45.7%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rudolph G. Gordon School at Jones MillWoodland ElementaryEllen Woodside ElementaryMauldin Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Greer MiddleRiverside MiddleHughes Academy of Science and TechnologyDr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Mauldin HighHillcrest HighWoodmont HighJ. L. Mann High Academy
+10 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyGreenville County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGreenville 01 →
Phone: (864)355-7700
NCES ID: 450231001336
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Simpsonville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
Riverside High
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High
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High
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Elem
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● 43 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
506 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.