Barnwell Primary

Barnwell 45
9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
661 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
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.
661
Total Students
51.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    325 (49.2 %)
  • Black
    300 (45.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.1 %)
  • 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: Barnwell 45
Phone: (803)541-1320
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
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 90
Kindergarten 131
Grade 1 150
Grade 2 129
Grade 3 161
Gender Ratio