Keowee Elementary

7051 Keowee School Road
Seneca, SC 29672

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Keowee Elementary School, located in the scenic Seneca, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the School District of Oconee County. Serving a primary-level student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. The facility is situated in a quiet, rural-adjacent setting, which plays a role in cultivating a close-knit school community where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively.

Beyond standard academics, Keowee Elementary is known for integrating modern instructional practices designed to prepare students for the middle school transition. The school takes pride in its community spirit, often utilizing its location near the Keowee area to involve local stakeholders in student life. By balancing rigorous state standards with a focus on student engagement and character building, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its young learners as they begin their educational journeys.

374

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keowee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	22
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
326 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.5 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)
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:	Oconee 01
Phone:	(864)886-4475
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 39

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56