NEW PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Prospect Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anderson 05 school district, located in Anderson, SC with about 516 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, New Prospect 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.
New Prospect Elementary School is a public school located in Anderson, South Carolina, serving students in Anderson School District 5. As a core part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement through a structured K-5 curriculum.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding Anderson area. By utilizing resources provided by District 5, New Prospect Elementary aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location on New Prospect Church Road places it within a quiet, accessible setting that underscores its role as a neighborhood hub for early childhood learning and community development.
For more information, contact New Prospect Elementary at (864) 260-5195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
NEW PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Anderson, SC with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Anderson 05
- Total Students:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 516 students
- Black or African American
- 45.0%
- White
- 37.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.