Palmetto Elementary

1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmetto Elementary School, located at 1 Roberts Boulevard in Williamston, South Carolina, is a key component of the Anderson School District One community. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and personal growth. It is known for its commitment to high educational standards and its active involvement in the local Williamston community, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school environment at Palmetto Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of a highly-regarded district, Palmetto Elementary benefits from community support and resources that aim to ensure each student has access to the tools and guidance necessary for early childhood and elementary academic achievement.

565

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmetto Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	115
Black	48
Asian	4
Two or More	34

White
364 (64.4 %)
Hispanic
115 (20.4 %)
Black
48 (8.5 %)
Two or More
34 (6.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

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 01
Phone:	(864)847-5442
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 55

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 81