At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541
Wallace Gregg Elementary: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Wallace Gregg Elementary
Wallace Gregg Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Florence. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Florence 01. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.2%) and White (27.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wallace Gregg Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.2%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black57.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Florence 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brockington Elementary Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
Theodore Lester Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
362 reported students
Savannah Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
385 reported students
Henry Timrod Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
North Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
446 reported students
Briggs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Public schools near Wallace Gregg Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Lester Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | 03–05 | 362 | 2.4 mi |
| Henry Timrod Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 413 | 4.1 mi |
| McLaurin Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | PK–02 | 552 | 5 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 530 | 5 mi |
| North Vista Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 446 | 6.4 mi |
| Briggs Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 451 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Gregg Elementary
What grades does Wallace Gregg Elementary serve?
Wallace Gregg Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Florence 01.
How many students attend Wallace Gregg Elementary?
Wallace Gregg Elementary reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 342 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wallace Gregg Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 283 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wallace Gregg Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wallace Gregg Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Florence 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Wallace Gregg Elementary in?
Wallace Gregg Elementary is part of Florence 01, based in Florence, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wallace Gregg Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Theodore Lester Elementary (2.4 mi), Henry Timrod Elementary (4.1 mi), McLaurin Elementary (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.