McLees Elementary

4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McLees Elementary School, located at 4900 Dobbins Bridge Road in Anderson, South Carolina, is a part of the Anderson School District Five. The school serves a diverse student population, typically covering grades Pre-K through fifth grade. Known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, McLees focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, actively encouraging parental involvement and partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, McLees Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future success by integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, aiming to meet the unique needs of every learner. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, the faculty and staff work to create a foundation for lifelong learning, helping students build the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in middle school and beyond.

592

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McLees Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	46
Black	117
Asian	5
Two or More	65

White
359 (60.6 %)
Black
117 (19.8 %)
Two or More
65 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
46 (7.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anderson 05
Phone:	(864)716-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 90