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Elementary· 14 schools in district

Boiling Springs Elementary

700 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316Spartanburg 02 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
886
Students
Total enrolled
$12,458
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 886 students in grades PK–05 in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,458 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Boiling Springs Elementary is a large elementary in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 886 students. The district invests $12,458 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Boiling Springs Elementary

886
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution469 male · 417 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 592 students
Student Composition
63%
20%
9%
Asian4%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black20%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450351000992

Academic Outcomes at Boiling Springs Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29316

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,458Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,458
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,481
Student Support$2,367
Administration$1,495
Operations$1,869
Other$1,246
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,458 spent per student, an estimated $5,519 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
33%
State government
53.0%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal programs
13.6%
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
Sugar Ridge ElementaryOakland ElementaryJames H. Hendrix ElementaryShoally Creek Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Boiling Springs MiddleRainbow Lake MiddleChesnee Middle
↓
High School
Boiling Springs HighChesnee High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySpartanburg County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpartanburg 02 →
Phone: (864)578-1231
NCES ID: 450351000992
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Boiling Springs seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Spartanburg 02
High
Boiling Springs High
2,671 students · 09–12
● 41 opp60% FRL
Mid
Boiling Springs Middle
1,068 students · 06–08
70% FRL
Mid
Rainbow Lake Middle
1,009 students · 06–08
● 38 opp69% FRL
Elem
Sugar Ridge Elementary
813 students · PK–05
● 41 opp60% FRL
Elem
Oakland Elementary
784 students · PK–05
63% FRL
High
Chesnee High
704 students · 09–12
● 38 opp63% FRL
Elem
James H. Hendrix Elementary
694 students · PK–05
● 41 opp89% FRL
Elem
Shoally Creek Elementary
670 students · PK–05
● 41 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
700 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
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.