How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fairforest Elementary | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Wellford, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 805 | 654 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.8% | 76.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fairforest Elementary | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,109 | $11,950 |
| District | Spartanburg 06 | Spartanburg District Five |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fairforest Elementary | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.3% | 52.8% |
| African American | 19.3% | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% | 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fairforest Elementary | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 357:1 | 390:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.1% | 21.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.