Summary:
Zip code 29828 is home to a single public elementary school, Gloverville Elementary, which serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with an enrollment of 350 students in the Aiken 01 school district.
For parents considering this area, Gloverville Elementary is a solid, mid-tier performer that has maintained a 3-star state rating for three consecutive years. Its greatest strength is mathematics, where 4th and 5th grade proficiency rates (57.4% and 46.5%) significantly outpace district averages (43.5% and 43.3%), making it a standout in that subject. However, the school shows a clear weakness in science, with 4th-grade proficiency at just 38.3%—well below the state average of 51.6%. English Language Arts results are mixed: 3rd and 4th graders meet or exceed district and state averages, but 5th-grade ELA drops to 51.8%, roughly 10 points behind both comparisons. There is also a concerning pattern of declining performance as students reach 5th grade, with that grade posting the lowest scores in both ELA and math. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.0% is better than both the district (25.1%) and state (22.3%), and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 suggests smaller class sizes that can support individualized attention.
One notable red flag is the year-over-year volatility in science scores, which plummeted from 53.4% to 38.3% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026—a 15-point drop that warrants investigation into curriculum or staffing changes. The school spends a substantial $16,002 per student, yet this high funding does not translate into uniformly strong results across all subjects. While math excellence and a positive learning environment are clear assets, parents should be aware of the science gap and the 5th-grade slump. Overall, Gloverville Elementary offers strong math instruction and good student engagement, but families with children who struggle in science or who are approaching 5th grade may want to explore additional support or enrichment options.
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