Hodges Elementary School in Hodges, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hodges Elementary School is a rural public school in Hodges, South Carolina that is part of Greenwood School District 50. It serves 349 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

349 Students

25 Teachers

4717 Main St

Hodges, SC 29653 View local requests

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Hodges Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Alexander

Mrs. Nalley

Mrs. Tucker

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Hodges Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hodges Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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