KELLY EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kelly Edwards Elementary is a Title I public elementary school with about 424 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 28 teachers, Kelly Edwards Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Kelly Edwards Elementary School, located at 1071 Elko Street in Williston, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barnwell County Consolidated School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on building core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also fostering social-emotional growth to prepare children for their future transition into middle school.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Williston, often serving as a hub for local engagement and parent involvement. With an emphasis on creating a positive classroom culture, Kelly Edwards Elementary employs a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a blend of academic rigor and character development, the school strives to empower its young learners to become confident and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Kelly Edwards Elementary at (803) 266-3737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
KELLY EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Williston, SC with about 424 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 424
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 424 students
- Black or African American
- 55.9%
- White
- 39.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.