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Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

4901 Hickory Grove Road, Hickory Grove, SC 29717York 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
403
Students
Total enrolled
$14,974
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 403 students in grades PK–06 in Hickory Grove, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,974 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, serving grades PK–06 with 403 students. The district invests $14,974 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

403
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution205 male · 198 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 289 students
Student Composition
83%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black7%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450381001422

Academic Outcomes at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29717

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,974Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,974
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,588
Student Support$2,845
Administration$1,797
Operations$2,246
Other$1,497
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,974 spent per student, an estimated $6,633 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
36%
State government
47.9%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal programs
16.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
Cotton Belt ElementaryJefferson ElementaryHarold C. Johnson ElementaryHunter Street Elementary
↓
Middle
York MiddleYork Intermediate
↓
High School
York Comprehensive HighFloyd D. Johnson Technology Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyYork County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYork 01 →
Phone: (803)925-2116
NCES ID: 450381001422
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hickory Grove seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in York 01
High
York Comprehensive High
1,493 students · 09–12
68% FRL
Mid
York Middle
814 students · 07–08
72% FRL
Mid
York Intermediate
659 students · 05–06
100% FRL
Elem
Cotton Belt Elementary
437 students · PK–04
80% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary
418 students · PK–04
100% FRL
Elem
Harold C. Johnson Elementary
409 students · PK–04
100% FRL
Elem
Hunter Street Elementary
405 students · PK–04
74% FRL
High
Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center
0 students · 09–12
District School Rankings
Location
4901 Hickory Grove Road, Hickory Grove, SC 29717
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.