EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edwards Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, located in Chesterfield, SC with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, 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.

Edwards Elementary School is located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on West Boulevard, the school is part of the Chesterfield County School District, focusing on providing primary education to students in the area. Like many elementary schools in the region, its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the basic literacy and numeracy skills necessary for success in later grade levels.

The school generally emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, typical of Chesterfield’s rural-to-suburban setting. By leveraging a standard elementary curriculum, Edwards Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. The school works to integrate state educational standards with classroom activities, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on core values, student safety, and academic achievement.

For more information, contact Edwards Elementary at (843) 623-2351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.