Plain Elementary

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Plain Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
506 Neely Ferry Rd,  Simpsonville, SC
Greenville County School District
3.9
947 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
888:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
59.3%
Black
17.1%
Hispanic
14.5%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/7/2026
Please run from this school! There have been proven racism by one particular teacher who’s still there ! The principal did nothing to reconcile her actions instead just tried to justify
5.0 other
9/17/2022
Plain Elementary shows consistent dedication to delivery of excellence in the field of education.
5.0 parent
3/7/2022
Nothing but good experiences at this school for our child.
5.0 other
10/20/2021
This is a great school from the administration all the way throughout the rest of the staff including the teachers. My child is thriving here and looks forward to going to school. I would definitely recommend the school for any student.

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Plain Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Simpsonville, SC, in the Simpsonville neighborhood, and is served by the Greenville County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 947 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Plain Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $409,040. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillcrest High School, Brashier Middle College Charter High, Brashier Middle College, and more. Learn more about what Simpsonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plain Elementary.

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