Westminster Elementary

206 Hamilton Street
Westminster, SC 29693

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westminster Elementary School, located at 206 Hamilton Street in Westminster, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Oconee County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Westminster community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Westminster Elementary prioritizes the creation of a welcoming campus culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. The school offers various programs designed to challenge students at different developmental levels, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive. With a dedicated staff and a focus on community-centric values, the school remains a vital resource for families in the region, striving to build a solid educational base for every student who walks through its doors.

377

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westminster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	22
Black	12
Two or More	7

White
336 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.8 %)
Black
12 (3.2 %)
Two or More
7 (1.9 %)

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)886-4520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 36

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 66