CLEMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clemson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Clemson, SC with about 869 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Clemson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Clemson Elementary School, located in the heart of Clemson, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, feeding into the well-regarded Pickens County School District. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated with the nearby Clemson University, often benefiting from the academic environment and resources inherent to a college town. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills within a supportive classroom setting.

Beyond the classroom, Clemson Elementary is recognized for fostering a close-knit, inclusive culture that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships, which help facilitate a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By focusing on both the social-emotional development and the scholastic achievement of its diverse student body, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school and a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Clemson Elementary at (864) 397-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
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CLEMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Clemson, SC with about 869 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pickens 01
Total Students:
869
Teachers:
53.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 869 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CLEMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.5%
Black or African American
11.2%
Asian
10.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.