BARNWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Barnwell Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barnwell school district, located in Barnwell, SC with about 737 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 51 teachers, Barnwell Primary 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.
Barnwell Primary School, located at 734 Hagood Avenue in Barnwell, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barnwell School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education and primary grade levels. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to provide students with the necessary academic building blocks to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.
As a central part of the Barnwell community, the school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local neighborhood. The administration and staff focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character building. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Barnwell Primary strives to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for future academic endeavors while instilling a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Barnwell Primary at (803) 541-1320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
BARNWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Barnwell, SC with about 737 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Barnwell
- Total Students:
- 737
- Teachers:
- 51.8
- 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 737 students
- Black or African American
- 46.7%
- White
- 42.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.