Barnwell Elementary

Barnwell 45
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
451 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Barnwell Elementary School, located at 10524 Marlboro Avenue in Barnwell, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barnwell School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of young learners, the school focuses on building a strong educational base by fostering literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. It serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a structured environment where students in their formative years are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Barnwell Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a nurturing and supportive school climate. The faculty and staff prioritize student engagement and character development, aiming to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By integrating modern learning standards with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the Barnwell community and the broader educational landscape of South Carolina.
451
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    200 (44.3 %)
  • White
    194 (43.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Barnwell 45
Phone: (803)541-1285
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
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
Grade 4 130
Grade 5 176
Grade 6 145
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Guinyard-Butler Middle
Barnwell 45
298 Students
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th