Walker-gamble Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walker-gamble Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walker-gamble Elementary School is 0.46, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
25%
31%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walker-gamble Elementary School?
553 students attend Walker-gamble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Walker-gamble Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker-gamble Elementary School?
Walker-gamble Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-gamble Elementary School offer ?
Walker-gamble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker-gamble Elementary School part of?
Walker-gamble Elementary School is part of Clarendon 06 School District.
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