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Pelion Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 626 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 18, 2011

i am a former student there and i attended pes in 3rd grade and in pre k and the school has good reviews however the schools food gave me tummy issues for 2 years however the school still is a 5 star school.


Posted August 4, 2008

A lot of things have changed in the last three years and PES is a school we can all be proud of! The teachers are friendly and really care about their students and what they learn. The office staff is knowledgable and polite. The principal is very professional, but could use some refinement of her people skills. The vice principals are both wonderful. I'm glad my child attends PES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2007

I went to Pelion as a child and my daughter does also. We love PES and must give praise to the teachers! Without them this world would have no future! My only complaint is the transportation issues, the whole thing about parents being unable to sign there children out after 1:45 is way out of bounds! I have the first and last say so over my child!!! Other then that Go Panthers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2006

Great teachers and programs, but the old principal was so much better than this one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2006

I have 3 children at Pelion Elementay. I think Pelion Elementary is one of the 'best' schools around. The teachers are so caring and involved. My son's teacher, Mr. Ward, is the best teacher yet so far. He teaches 4th grade. He not only teachs from the text book but involves everyday life stories and makes it fun and interesting for his students. My 4 year has Mrs. Craft and Mrs. Bird....all my boys have had them as their Pre-k teachers....talk about great teaching! They are the best at what they do! I love the sports programs offered also.
—Submitted by Tara Wesson, a parent


Posted January 16, 2006

I went to Pelion when I was a child and now my son attends. I love that it has a small town feel, but yet offers programs that is in bigger schools. The only thing I don't like is that, because it is so small, children has a tendancy to get 'labeled'. Whether it's due to who their parents or siblings are or because they may have had a bad year previously. I wish the children would have more of an opportunity to make a name for themselves each near year.
—Submitted by Tori Doster, a parent


Posted August 15, 2005

My daughter likes Pelion Elementary. She started there near the end of the year last year. The only problem is she keeps getting head lice. She never had it until she started there and now we are 2 weeks inton the near school year and she is send home for nits. I am concern and would really like to see a approvement in this matter.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
55%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
62%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled21%
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant68%

Math

All Students56%
Female61%
Male51%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled7%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant56%

Science

All Students52%
Female55%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant52%

Social Studies

All Students75%
Female69%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students67%
Female74%
Male61%
African-American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled21%
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant67%

Math

All Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
African-American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled37%
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
African-American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled42%
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students63%
Female71%
Male55%
African-American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled47%
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled19%
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant59%

Math

All Students64%
Female66%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled19%
Not disabled73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students63%
Female47%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant63%

Social Studies

All Students49%
Female56%
Male47%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled17%
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%

Writing

All Students55%
Female63%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled13%
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 53%
Black 9% 39%
Hispanic 9% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1202 Pine St
Pelion, SC 29123
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Phone: (803) 821-2000

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