STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Starr Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anderson 03 school district, located in Starr, SC with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Starr Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Starr Elementary School, located at 400 Professor Brown Lane in Starr, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anderson School District 3. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is known for being an integral part of the small, close-knit Starr community, emphasizing strong relationships between students, faculty, and local families.

Academically, the school prioritizes core curriculum development while fostering a supportive culture designed to encourage social and emotional growth. By emphasizing a strong sense of community and personalized attention, Starr Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in a quiet, rural setting allows for a focused learning environment that remains deeply connected to the values and traditions of the surrounding area.

For more information, contact Starr Elementary at (864) 352-6154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
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STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Starr, SC with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Anderson 03
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
83.7%
Black or African American
8.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.