Overview
Limestone-Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Gaffney, South Carolina. The school enrolls 475 students. It is part of the Cherokee 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCherokee 01
County45021
CityGaffney
ZIP29341
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450150000287
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment475
White53.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American32.2%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)