Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roebuck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roebuck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Roebuck Elementary School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
RES Leading the Way!
School Mascot
Roeby And Roebecca Eagle
School Rankings
Roebuck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roebuck Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
30%
31%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roeby And Roebecca Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roebuck Elementary School's ranking?
Roebuck Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Roebuck Elementary School often compared to?
Roebuck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Mill Elementary School, Spartanburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Roebuck Elementary School?
835 students attend Roebuck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Roebuck Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roebuck Elementary School?
Roebuck Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roebuck Elementary School offer ?
Roebuck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roebuck Elementary School part of?
Roebuck Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.
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