A+
Excellent
95/100

Chesnee Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 985 Fairfield Road, Chesnee, SC 29323
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 81st percentile in South Carolina
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.29 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in South Carolina for growth

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
629
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%81/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.29 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+14 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%72%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts68th percentile (list)
Black50%70%reading +20 pts, math +38 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income57%67%reading +21 pts, math +27 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 985 Fairfield Road
City Chesnee
ZIP Code 29323
District 4503510
NCES School ID 450351000994
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29323

Understanding the community around Chesnee Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,878
Per Capita Income $30,167
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,200
Median Rent $825
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
View full data for ZIP 29323 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chesnee Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.6%
Black 10.0%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 629
Teachers (FTE) 45.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chesnee Elementary?
Chesnee Elementary has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chesnee Elementary?
Chesnee Elementary has 629 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Chesnee Elementary serve?
Chesnee Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chesnee Elementary receive per student?
Chesnee Elementary receives $12,458 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chesnee Elementary in 29323 ▼
Avg Home Value
$293,975
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,538
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
22.4%

Other Schools in 29323

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026