MT. PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mt. Pisgah Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, located in Kershaw, SC with about 131 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 7 teachers, Mt. Pisgah Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Mt. Pisgah Elementary School, located at 5160 Mt. Pisgah Road in Kershaw, South Carolina, is a rural public school serving students in the Lancaster County School District. As a smaller educational institution, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work together to support the social and emotional development of students during their formative years.

The school environment at Mt. Pisgah is generally characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By leveraging its position within a smaller, tight-knit district, the school aims to offer personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school. With its focus on local heritage and academic growth, Mt. Pisgah Elementary remains a central pillar for the families in the Kershaw area, dedicated to cultivating both the individual potential of its students and a strong, collaborative school culture.

For more information, contact Mt. Pisgah Elementary at (803) 475-6791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.