Summary:
The 29058 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Heath Springs Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, which is ranked 25 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Heath Springs Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, from 467 out of 638 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 402 out of 640 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages, with a lower percentage of students proficient or better in ELA and Math compared to the district and state. The school serves a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.62% in 2023-2024, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7.
Despite the school's resource allocation, with a per-student spending of $14,860 for the 2023-2024 school year, Heath Springs Elementary is facing challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% in 2023-2024 is a concern, as it can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions could be an important area of focus for the school and district to help improve student outcomes.
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