Kelly Edwards Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Edwards Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelly Edwards Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
66%
31%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kelly Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williston-elko High School, Ebinport Elementary School, Macedonia Elementary-middle by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary School?
310 students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kelly Edwards Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Edwards Elementary School?
Kelly Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kelly Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Edwards Elementary School part of?
Kelly Edwards Elementary School is part of Barnwell 48 School District.
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