D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Jesse S. Bobo Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 495 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
380
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.74 in 2009–19; 14th 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 proficiency27% (−22 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−20 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
White35%25%reading -28 pts, math -42 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -7 pts, math -10 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -12 pts, math -29 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -9 pts, math -18 pts13th 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 495 Powell Mill Road
City Spartanburg
ZIP Code 29301
District 4503630
NCES School ID 450363001031
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29301

Understanding the community around Jesse S. Bobo Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,011
Per Capita Income $31,046
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $187,000
Median Rent $1,066
Owner-Occupied 59.4%
Renter-Occupied 40.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jesse S. Bobo Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 60.8%
Hispanic/Latino 18.2%
White 9.7%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Asian 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 380
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jesse S. Bobo Elementary?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Jesse S. Bobo Elementary?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary has 380 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Jesse S. Bobo Elementary serve?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jesse S. Bobo Elementary receive per student?
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary receives $13,672 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jesse S. Bobo Elementary in 29301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$238,571
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,409
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
40.6%

Other Schools in 29301

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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