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Jesse Boyd Elementary School

1505 FERNWOOD GLENDALE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29307

Top 10% School in South Carolina

Ranked 20 of 206 in South Carolina

Top schools in Spartanburg
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jesse Boyd Elementary School

1505 FERNWOOD GLENDALE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29307

Top 10% School in South Carolina

Ranked 20 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Jesse Boyd Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 68% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
465
Total Students
$62003
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 62.6%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 5.9%
Black 22%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
62.6%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
22%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 465
52.1%
242 Female
47.9%
223 Male

Student Population

465 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

437 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jesse Boyd Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1505 FERNWOOD GLENDALE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29307

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Phone

(864) 594-4430

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TOP 20 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jesse Boyd Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The old McCracken Middle School site was torn down in March 2025 to make room for a new campus for Jesse Boyd Elementary School. This was part of Spartanburg County School District 7's larger plan to improve its facilities. The new building is set to open in August 2027, which is a big investment in the school's future learning environment. The school celebrated its 60th anniversary when the project was announced in early February 2025. At the same time, they looked forward to moving into a new building. Local funding and feedback from the community have been very important in moving the plan forward.

The school's move to a new campus is a big deal for everyone in the school community, both current families and alumni. It is a celebration of the past and a promise to build better schools in the future. As demolition moves forward and construction begins, everyone involved is keeping an eye on how the new campus will improve the student experience, resources, and daily operations.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school are there at Jesse Boyd Elementary School?

Ans. The school has activities like student council, art club, choir, and after-school enrichment programs that help kids be creative and learn how to be leaders.

Q2. Does Jesse Boyd Elementary School have programs for gifted or special needs students?

Ans. Yes, the school helps students with special needs on a one-on-one basis and has programs for gifted and talented students who are already doing well.

Q3. What time does Jesse Boyd Elementary School start and end?

Ans. The usual school day is from 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and there are options for supervised early drop-off and after-school care.

Q4. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. Newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, online portals, and a special school app for announcements and updates help keep communication going.

Q5. What kinds of safety measures are in place at Jesse Boyd Elementary?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include making sure that only authorized people can get onto campus, having visitors check in, holding regular safety drills, and training staff on how to handle emergencies.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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