W. E. Parker Elementary

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. E. Parker Elementary School, located at 41 Crest Road in Edgefield, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Edgefield County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while providing a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and community engagement among its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Edgefield, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, W. E. Parker strives to provide a well-rounded experience by promoting character development and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to high standards and personalized attention, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

375

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. E. Parker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	17
Black	170
Asian	1
Two or More	27

Black
170 (45.3 %)
White
160 (42.7 %)
Two or More
27 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Edgefield 01
Phone:	(803)637-4020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 21

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 69