What grades does Limestone-Central Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Limestone-Central Elementary serves students in Gaffney, SC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Limestone-Central Elementary located?

You can find Limestone-Central Elementary in Gaffney, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Limestone-Central Elementary?

At Limestone-Central Elementary, there are approximately 13.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Gaffney, SC?

Limestone-Central Elementary is among the schools serving Gaffney, SC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Limestone-Central Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Gaffney, South Carolina|Cherokee 01

Gaffney, SC 29341

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for studentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

No School - Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Break - Schools ClosedBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Sat

No School - Christmas/Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

475

Student:Teacher

13.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Cherokee 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(864)206-6620

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

19 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1

Better than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

509

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

40.25

98% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,668

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,064

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,987

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 44%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

14.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,050

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

976

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

388 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

173 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

117 (12%)

Autism

111 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

62 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

436

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for students

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

No School - Teacher Workday

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Staff Day

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Cherokee 01. Limestone-Central Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Staff Development/Teacher Workday-NO school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a681102416b7e4d606759f1&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	No School - Christmas/Winter BreakDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a68123dcf040facfa5eed69&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Mid-Winter Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a681421ea40ed360ce6f628&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Staff Day	—
Sat, Apr 3, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide https://www.classdojo.com/ul/t/class?postID=6a68144fd2d73bd8a0ae4633&target=story&classID=6a458d27a4e98f4c75fa0248	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Staff Development/Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—