McDonald Green Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lancaster, South Carolina 29720 · Lancaster 01
#369 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#25177 of 50,301 nationally
About McDonald Green Elementary
McDonald Green Elementary is a public elementary located in Lancaster, in the Lancaster 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 337 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 369th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 337.
There are 14 schools in Lancaster; McDonald Green Elementary ranks 7th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McDonald Green Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McDonald Green Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 5.3 km away
South Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 5.4 km away
Erwin Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 6.1 km away
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students · 7.3 km away
A. R. Rucker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students · 7.6 km away
Clinton Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 8.0 km away
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students · 8.2 km away
North Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 8.8 km away
Heath Springs Elementary
Heath Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 9.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Rosewood Elementary
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338 students
Lone Oak Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Great Falls Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald Green Elementary a good school?
McDonald Green Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #369 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McDonald Green Elementary rank in South Carolina?
McDonald Green Elementary ranks #369 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #25177 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDonald Green Elementary?
McDonald Green Elementary had 337 students in 2025.
Is McDonald Green Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
McDonald Green Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDonald Green Elementary?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of McDonald Green Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.