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Jonesville Elementary/Middle

350 New Hope Church Road, Jonesville, SC 29353 · (864) 674-5518 · Union County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL557 STUDENTS
Enrollment
557
Elementary
DISTRICT 478 · STATE 526
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
19
Kindergarten
50
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
64
Grade 3
63
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
65
Grade 6
60
Grade 7
54
Grade 8
69
Student demographics
White
35564%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
193%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Black
11621%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 31%
Two+
6612%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26948%
Female
28852%

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Test scores

SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Expectations
English Language Arts
51.5%
SC avg 59.7% . +8.7pp since 2023
Math
27.9%
SC avg 44.2% . +6.5pp since 2023

What this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 7 points.

Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
557
+14 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 16.0:1
% White
64%
was 64%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
21%
was 24%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Jonesville Elementary/Middle

As a mid-sized elementary-level community in Jonesville, South Carolina, Jonesville Elementary/Middle caters to 557 students from grades pre-K through 8, run under Union 01.

Jonesville Elementary/Middle is one of 6 schools operated by Union 01, a district that works with 3,542 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Jonesville Elementary/Middle logs that White students make up the majority at 64%; the rest breaks down as 21% Black, 12% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Union County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, Jonesville Elementary/Middle has 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.1:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Union County indicate median household earnings sit near $41,621, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jonesville Elementary/Middle is one of 7 public schools in Union County (combined enrollment of about 3,542 students).

The closest other public school is Union County High, roughly 5.3 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 6 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Jonesville Elementary/Middle's enrollment has ticked up 3% since 2018, when it stood at 543 (now 557). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 13.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Union County at a glance

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Population
26,885
Census ACS
Median income
$41,621
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,542 students

Quick facts

School name
Jonesville Elementary/Middle
District
Union 01
Address
350 New Hope Church Road, Jonesville, SC 29353
Phone
(864) 674-5518
County
Union County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
557
Teachers (FTE)
43
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
450375001086
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Jonesville Elementary/Middle
How large is Jonesville Elementary/Middle?
Jonesville Elementary/Middle enrolls approximately 557 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Jonesville Elementary/Middle serve?
Jonesville Elementary/Middle serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Elementary/Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jonesville Elementary/Middle is approximately 13.1:1 (43 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jonesville Elementary/Middle?
At Jonesville Elementary/Middle, the student body is approximately 64% White, 3% Hispanic, 21% Black, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees Jonesville Elementary/Middle?
Jonesville Elementary/Middle is overseen by Union 01 in Union County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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