South CarolinaSchoolsWellford Academy of Science and Technology

Wellford Academy of Science and Technology

PublicGrades -14
Wellford, South Carolina · Spartanburg 05
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students496
Student:Teacher11.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
496
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
83%+7.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Wellford, South Carolina. The school enrolls 496 students. It is part of the Spartanburg 05 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictSpartanburg 05
County45083
CityWellford
ZIP29385
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450360001021

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment496

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)